CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT (Hansard, 16 January 1978)

HC Deb 16 January 1978 vol 942 c62W 62W

§ Mr. Watkinson
asked the Attorney-General how cases are allocated to judges in the Central Criminal Court.

§ The Attorney-General
Cases are allocated to judges at the Central Criminal Court in accordance with both the general and particular directions given by the Lord Chief Justice. Subject to any overall guidance from the Recorder of London, these directions are applied by the listing officer in individual cases, taking account of availability of judges.

§ Mr. Watkinson
asked the Attorney-General if he remains satisfied with the way in which cases are allocated in the Central Criminal Court.

§ The Attorney-General:
Yes.