Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 1
1
Deferred
Committee took evidence on reducing the Crown Court case backlog.
Conclusion
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) about reducing the backlog of cases in the Crown Court.1
Government Response Summary
The government agrees but deflects responsibility, stating it will consider implementation plans for reforms from the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts once its recommendations are received.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. and implementation of recommendations from the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts once received. The MoJ is actively considering the implementation plans which would be required for the options for reform, as set out in the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts’ Terms of Reference.