Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Deferred
Growing remand population and lengthy detentions constitute a serious concern
Conclusion
The growing remand population is clearly a serious concern, both in relation to the numbers being held on remand and the length of time they are remanded to custody for. Custodial remand is a severe deprivation of liberty for those not yet found guilty of a crime and should only be used for those who pose a serious risk to the public or of absconding if they awaited trial on bail, and the remand period should be kept as short as possible to ensure justice is served in a timely manner. (Paragraph 26) The role of adult custodial remand in the criminal justice system 43 Legislative framework and the courts
Government response summary AI-generated
The government rejected the recommendation concerning the use and length of custodial remand, stating that as the judiciary is independent, it is not appropriate for them to review training materials provided to magistrates, although such materials are regularly reviewed by the Judicial College.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 31 March 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗