(7 months, 2 weeks ago)
Commons Chamber Mr Paul Foster (South Ribble) (Lab)
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            Mr Paul Foster (South Ribble) (Lab) 
        
    
        
    
        On several occasions I have met my constituent Beverley, whose son suffered a horrific murder. He was stabbed more than 140 times. She has been desperately attempting to get hold of the court transcripts, but to no avail. Will Ministers please meet me to help this still grieving mum?
 Sarah Sackman
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            Sarah Sackman 
        
    
        
    
        I am really horrified to hear of that case. Of course, as I mentioned earlier, the transcript of sentencing remarks should have been made available free of charge, but I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss how transcripts of trials more broadly can be made available.