§ 42. Mr. McWalterTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans the Lord Chancellor has to make provision for those for whom the cost of civil actions is increased by a change mid-trial of presiding judge. [114052]
§ Jane KennedyUnder section 53 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985, the Lord Chancellor may consider claims from parties in respect of those costs incurred where a judge is incapacitated, or dies during a trial and the case has to be re-heard.