Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the Registered Intermediary Scheme will be extended to defendants in accordance with section 104 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.

We are currently considering the provision of intermediaries for vulnerable defendants as part of our on-going work around the communication needs of all vulnerable court users.

The Judiciary can grant the use of an intermediary, to meet the needs of vulnerable defendants, to ensure a fair trial.