HC Deb 09 March 2001 vol 364 cc389-90W
Mr. Marshall-Andrews

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the occasions since 1 May 1997 on which he has observed proceedings in courts of criminal jurisdiction. [152135]

Mr. Straw

I have visited courts on the following occasions:

  • 3 September 1997, Aldershot
  • 16 September 1997, Swindon
  • 1 May 1998, Oxford
  • 16 September 1998, Bristol
  • 14 July 1999, Manchester.

I have also observed a number of proceedings at courts in my constituency.

I regularly receive reports of relevant court proceedings and read the judgments of the higher court relating to criminal law and procedures.