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HANSARDTopical QuestionsPlainly, we have to address the backlogs in our immigration and asylum chamber. It is why we are maximising capacity in terms of sitting days and traditional recruitment. I had…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right: we are seeking to increase transparency and reduce barriers to justice. That is why we are legislating to make sentencing remarks available to all victims…17 Mar 2026HANSARDAutomated Enforcement Technology: EvidenceIt is the prosecution and the defence who decide what evidence to put forward in a criminal trial, including deciding whether to put forward evidence from automated enforcement…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTransparency in Court ProceedingsI will start by reminding the House why we suspended the operations of Courtsdesk. It was because of its handling of sensitive data in breach of the agreement it had with…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTransparency in Court ProceedingsOf course, there are good reasons for the protection of jury deliberations, which ensures that they can happen in private. The Government in Scotland have recently legislated for…17 Mar 2026HANSARDAutomated Enforcement Technology: EvidenceMight I echo—17 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Renters Rights Act 2025 represents the biggest expansion of renters’ rights in a generation, but of course, rights are not worth the paper they are written on unless they are…17 Mar 2026HANSARDBailiffsAs much as we want to protect debtors, we also have to ensure that creditors who are owed money are able to recover those funds, whether they are small businesses or, indeed, the…17 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims: Court ExperienceThe Courts and Tribunals Bill puts victims at its heart and aims to deliver faster, fairer justice for all victims. In addition, we are increasing transparency and support for…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI entirely agree that the profound financial and psychological impact of SLAPPs, and the chilling effect that they have on public-interest journalism, pose a threat to our…17 Mar 2026HANSARDBailiffsI join my hon. Friend in endorsing the work of StepChange, in particular, in this campaign. The indignity that she describes, which many suffer as a result of the abusive actions…17 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims: Court ExperienceI thank the hon. Lady for raising an important point. The starting point is that judges decide what evidence is admissible and what weight to give to that, but we are interested…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sorry to hear about that case. These sorts of delays mount trauma on trauma for many of those going through sensitive family court proceedings. We have to get this right.…17 Mar 2026HANSARDBailiffsBefore answering the question, I extend my condolences to the family and friends of Jeff Blair, a county court bailiff who was killed last week doing his job. It was a shocking…17 Mar 2026HANSARDAutomated Enforcement Technology: EvidenceWe will keep the rules relating to the admissibility of evidence under review. When considering whether evidence is admissible, the magistrates and judge will consider its…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTransparency in Court ProceedingsThis Government are dedicated to increasing transparency in our courts. We are expanding free Crown court sentencing transcripts to all victims who request them and rolling out…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Asbestos-related Lung Cancer: Compensation Act 2006I thank my hon. Friend the Member for West Dunbartonshire (Douglas McAllister) for securing this debate. We have all been treated to a fine and thoughtful speech. He is without…16 Mar 2026HANSARDMarriage RegulationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Christopher. Let me start by reiterating the thanks that others have already extended to the right hon. Member for…12 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI will give way, but I am mindful of the time. I have to wrap up on time.10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillIt is my pleasure to deliver the closing speech for this Second Reading of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. I thank right hon. and hon. Members for all their contributions. A…10 Mar 2026