(10 years, 11 months ago)
Commons ChamberNo. The cracked trial rate in magistrates courts has remained fairly stable—between 43% and 45%—since 2006. I am happy to report that the rate in the Crown court has been falling steadily—from 43% in the third quarter of 2010 to 36% in the second quarter of 2013—so progress is being made.
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.