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HANSARD Summerland Fire: 50th AnniversaryI congratulate the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston (Justin Madders) on securing this important debate. Much of what I will put on record he has clearly laid out, with…12 Jul 2023HANSARDEmployment Tribunals: Average Waiting TimesFollowing a merger of IT systems, there is no current data on average waiting times, but the outstanding caseload has reduced from 48,000 in February to 41,000 in March this year…03 Jul 2023HANSARDEmployment Tribunals: Average Waiting TimesFollowing a merger of IT systems, there is no current data on average waiting times, but the outstanding caseload has reduced from 48,000 in February to 41,000 in March this year…03 Jul 2023HANSARD LawfareI thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis) for securing this important debate. It gives me an opportunity to restate the Government’s commitment…29 Jun 2023HANSARDEmployment Tribunals: Average Waiting TimesFollowing a merger of IT systems, there is no current data on average waiting times, but the outstanding caseload has reduced from 48,000 in February to 41,000 in March this year…27 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe change in sentencing powers was no reflection on the magistrates, whose work is highly valued. The Department continues to keep the sentencing powers under review. I give my…27 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend has shown great interest in the work of coroners. They have judicial independence, but I am more than happy to raise his concerns with the Chief Coroner to…27 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe magistrates have continued to make good progress in reducing the backlog, and that is a testament to the work they do on our behalf.27 Jun 2023HANSARDEmployment Tribunals: Average Waiting TimesThe tribunals are operationally independent, of course, but I would be more than happy to investigate the case that the hon. Gentleman mentions and see whether there are any…27 Jun 2023HANSARDCriminal Court Case BacklogAs of December 2022, the outstanding case load in north Wales was 337 and the outstanding case load in Wales was 2,106—a 34% increase from pre-pandemic levels. As with every…27 Jun 2023HANSARDCriminal Court Case BacklogThe Government remain committed to reducing the outstanding case load in the Crown court and are working with partners across the criminal justice system to do so. For two years…27 Jun 2023HANSARDCriminal Court Case BacklogMy hon. Friend raises a good point. On the roll-out of pre-recorded cross-examination—known as section 28—to victims of sexual and modern slavery offences in all Crown courts in…27 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am more than happy to look at any specific proposals to see how we can improve the process of inquests and inquiries. Of course, my door is open if the hon. Gentleman wishes to…27 Jun 2023HANSARDCriminal Court Case BacklogThe Government are committed to improving the whole court estate, not just magistrates courts. On diversity, we are investing £1 million. On the accessibility of our physical…27 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the coroners are independent judicial office holders, we can continue to raise particular cases to find out what specific issues are holding back those cases. If the hon.…27 Jun 2023HANSARDDraft Judicial Pensions (Remediable Service etc.) Regulations 2023May I first touch on the nature of the discrimination, because the word “discrimination” can be quite loaded? As the pension schemes have changed, those people who are coming up…14 Jun 2023HANSARDDraft Judicial Pensions (Remediable Service etc.) Regulations 2023I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for giving me a little time. The scheme election may be made in respect of a person who is entitled to the remedy.14 Jun 2023HANSARDDraft Judicial Pensions (Remediable Service etc.) Regulations 2023Yes—that might have been quicker. In a former life I used to sell pensions, although certainly not of this complexity, I have to say. These are important regulations about a…14 Jun 2023HANSARDDraft Judicial Pensions (Remediable Service etc.) Regulations 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Judicial Pensions (Remediable Service etc.) Regulations 2023. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir…14 Jun 2023HANSARD Publication of Claimant Data in County Court JudgmentsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Ms Fovargue. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Lewisham East (Janet Daby) for securing this debate. I am tempted to…14 Jun 2023