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The Government are ensuring that the impact of any reforms on devolved jurisdictions is well considered.

I share, I hope, the hon.

I share the concern about the growing backlog in the courts.

The Lord Chancellor and I discuss a range of criminal justice issues on a regular basis. As the hon.

My hon. Friend raises an important point. The CPS is not immune to the impact of the backlog.

I am glad that the hon.

First, I thank the CPS for its hard work during this difficult time.

Last week, I chaired the CPS ministerial board, at which I was pleased to hear that the CPS’s recruitment programme has continued at pace th

The CPS has been monitoring the absence level of both lawyer and support staff throughout the pandemic.

It is essential that perpetrators, victims and their families know and understand that the criminal justice system remains open and operatio