Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lucy Frazer and Laura Trott

Thursday 20th May 2021 Commons Chamber

[The Solicitor General]

I understand the concern of my hon. Friend’s constituents, as of many around the country who are abiding by the rules, which is what has managed to get our infection rates down. To answer his specific question, the first hearing was at the Northampton magistrates court on 19 April. The police had not previously sent the file through to the CPS due to a technical error on the part of the police. The file was received at 11.30 am on the morning of the hearing.

[Laura Trott (Sevenoaks) (Con)]

What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service's contribution to the criminal justice system’s covid-19 recovery.