Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has put in place to ensure that members of the public and journalists are able to access information about cases to at least the same extent that they can at present after the planned extension of digital court hearings.

The openness of court proceedings and access to information regarding cases continues to be a critical consideration as we deliver HMCTS reforms. The government is working to ensure there are open justice solutions for cases held by the new digital channels that replicate the existing practices in the courts.

Where appropriate we will continue to ensure access to listings, case statuses and outcomes is maintained.