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Coronavirus: Criminal Proceedings

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 11 February 2025UIN 29550

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many cases relating to breaches of covid-19 laws are (a) awaiting and (b) ongoing in (i) Crown and (ii) magistrates courts.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

According to the best available data from our live management information systems, there are 114 outstanding cases in the magistrates court under Coronavirus Offences as at 30 September 2024. There are no cases awaiting trial or sentencing at the Crown Court (although there are 3 appeals against magistrate court decisions there).

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