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In addition to the measures that we have already taken—unlimited sitting days, recruitment of judges, investment in courts to ensure they ar

My hon. Friend raises a good point. It is vital that the delivery of justice is swift.

It is a concern to hear that police officers remain concerned.

The past 12 months have seen the largest volume of probate applications received by the service since 2006, and that follows two years of ab

We remain committed to reducing the outstanding caseload in the Crown court and have introduced a range of measures to achieve that aim.

Last year we spent £1 billion on civil legal aid to support the most vulnerable, and we recognise the potential benefits of early legal advi

My hon.

We have appointed more judges and panel members to the SEND jurisdiction.

The pandemic and barristers’ disruptive action created a significant challenge for our courts, but we are working hard to reduce outstanding

Under the Legal Services Act 2007, the legal profession in England and Wales, together with its regulators, operate independently of governm