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HANSARDCourt Transparency MeasuresOpen justice relies on court proceedings being transparent and accessible. This Government are committed to ensuring that appropriate court and tribunal information is available…15 Jul 2026HANSARDLegal Services Board: Public Bodies ReviewI am announcing today the conclusion of the review of the Legal Services Board as a public body, led by independent lead reviewer Richard Lloyd. The summary and findings can be…13 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsThis Government inherited a criminal justice system in crisis, with record and rising Crown court backlogs. We simply cannot accept the intolerable delays currently faced by…30 Jun 2026HANSARDJury TrialsThere is no right to a jury trial in this country; there is a right to a fair trial, and timeliness is a key ingredient of a fair trial. If someone has to wait years for their day…30 Jun 2026HANSARDJury TrialsMy hon. Friend, as always, is an outstanding advocate for Harlow. Our judges take the judicial oath to act without fear or favour, which is why our judiciary is the finest in the…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCourt TranscriptsThe Government are committed to greater transparency and access to justice in our courts. Transcripts are an important part of that, and I know that there has been a lot of…30 Jun 2026HANSARDJury TrialsThe hon. Gentleman mischaracterises the Government’s policy, as so many do. We are preserving jury trials as a cornerstone of British justice, but it is no justice at all if…30 Jun 2026HANSARDJury TrialsI think the hon. Gentleman is referring to an interview with my right hon. Friend the Member for Makerfield that took place in December, well before this House voted conclusively…30 Jun 2026HANSARDFamily Justice SystemThe Government are reforming the family justice system to better support families and children. We are rolling out the successful child-focused courts nationally. That means that…30 Jun 2026HANSARDFamily Justice SystemIn individual cases, how those financial settlements are made is a matter for the judiciary. I agree with the hon. Gentleman that, as in so many cases, the family court is…30 Jun 2026HANSARDFamily Justice SystemWe are resolute and committed to repealing the presumption of parental involvement in the Children Act 1989. The campaigning efforts of the likes of Claire Throssell have been…30 Jun 2026HANSARDModernising Wills: Law Commission ReportThe law governing wills has not changed substantially since 1837. It is in that context that the Government welcome the Law Commission’s comprehensive and thorough review; we will…30 Jun 2026HANSARDModernising Wills: Law Commission ReportI commend my hon. Friend on his work, looking at how we can combat predatory marriages and those who prey on the vulnerable. The Law Commission’s recommendation that the rule that…30 Jun 2026HANSARDModernising Wills: Law Commission ReportAs we consider the Law Commission’s recommendations, we will of course consider how they might lead to law changes and law reform across the United Kingdom. However, where matters…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCourt TranscriptsI am sorry to hear about the hon. Member’s constituent’s case. Technology in this area is a potential game changer. However, as with all technological adoption, particularly in…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCourt TranscriptsEquality before the law should mean just that, and as my hon. Friend says, it is an important principle to bear in mind when we talk about barriers to access to justice, whether…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCourt TranscriptsI know that the hon. Lady is a great advocate in this regard. I have had the pleasure of meeting Charlotte on a number of occasions, and I know how important her campaign is. The…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI agree with the hon. Gentleman that our magistrates are the backbone of our justice system. I meet magistrates from across the length and breadth of the land, and I have met the…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the hon. Member for raising such a moving case, and I pay tribute to his constituent, who is here today. Let us be absolutely clear: the Government’s position is…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course I will meet my hon. Friend about that case. She is a tremendous advocate for her constituent. It is important to say that we have ensured that legal aid is available for…30 Jun 2026