HC Deb 24 November 1995 vol 267 c339W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what provisions are made for jury counselling at the conclusion of murder trials. [337]

Mr. John M. Taylor

The Court Service makes no specific provision for jury counselling at the conclusion of murder trials. Where jurors who are distressed contact court staff, they are advised to contact their general practitioner or, if they prefer, a freephone healthline number which details counselling services available. Where the evidence in a case is particularly distressing, the Court Service offers further advice or assistance, where this is considered appropriate.