§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will review the principle of holding(a) small claims court and (b) county court hearings in prisons on cases brought by prisoners against the Prison Service and others; and if he will make a statement. [106569]
§ Jane KennedyThere are no plans for a review. The judiciary can hold civil or family court hearings in any location, including prisons. The judge, when considering applications to hold hearings outside the court building, will take into account the views of the other side.