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Debate between Rosie Cooper and Michael Ellis
Thursday 24th September 2020

(4 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gerald Jones Portrait Gerald Jones (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney) (Lab)
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What steps she is taking to reduce the backlog of cases in the criminal justice system.

Michael Ellis Portrait The Solicitor General (Michael Ellis)
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Covid-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge for the criminal justice system, and significant cross-system working has been under way to keep cases moving through the system throughout the pandemic. Prosecutors and front-line CPS staff have continued to cover open courts throughout the outbreak. I pay tribute and put on record my sincere thanks to all the staff at the Crown Prosecution Service for continuing to support the justice system, and to the independent Bar and solicitors as well.

Rosie Cooper Portrait Rosie Cooper [V]
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Following the comments of Judge Raynor, who accused the Government of systemic failure for not conducting trials in a reasonable time, what steps is the Attorney General taking with the Lord Chancellor to increase the number of safe and effective jury trials?