Courts: Coronavirus

(asked on 8th June 2020) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has to ensure that courts are (a) thoroughly cleaned and (b) made covid-19 safe during the covid-19 outbreak.


Answered by
Chris Philp Portrait
Chris Philp
Minister of State (Home Office)
This question was answered on 16th June 2020

HM Courts & Tribunals Service has introduced measures to enhance the cleanliness and safety of court and tribunal buildings during the Covid-19 pandemic.

We have implemented additional cleaning in all open and staffed courts with over 150 extra cleaners recruited to enable a thorough, daily clean of work areas and equipment alongside additional touchpoint cleans on frequently touched areas at regular intervals. Supplies of soap, hand sanitiser and hand towels have been prioritised and are readily available.

We have published guidance on new security procedures to be followed for those entering our buildings and have issued guidance to staff on social distancing measures, along with posters and displays throughout the building. The procedures we have implemented are in-line with Public Health England guidance to create a clean and safe environment for court users.

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