§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he is having, and with whom, as to restricting the number of days that a remand prisoner in England and Wales can be held on remand before his case comes before a court; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanThe period for which a defendant may be held in custody on remand is restricted by the Prosecution of Offences (Custody Time Limits) Regulations 1987 to 56 days pending summary trial or, where a case is dealt with on indictment, to 70 days from first appearance to committal and 112 days from committal to arraignment. The Government keep these limits under constant review.