HC Deb 28 October 1994 vol 248 c878W
Mr. Cox

To 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. Maclean

The 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.

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