House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Tribunal Capacity Update
16 January 2024 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Alex Chalk Con Cheltenham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Ministry of Justice has increased hearing room capacity to support the implementation of the Illegal Migration Act.
- Over 100 additional staff members have been recruited to manage the anticipated rise in cases.
- Judges have been identified to provide up to 5,000 additional sitting days to handle increased tribunal workload.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the preparations for implementing the Illegal Migration Act to ensure sufficient tribunal capacity and accelerated claims and appeal processes.
Action requested
The Ministry of Justice has increased hearing room capacity, recruited over 100 additional staff members, identified judges to provide up to 5,000 additional sitting days, and initiated recruitment through the Judicial Appointments Commission. This work is intended to handle the expected increase in cases efficiently.
Key facts
- The Illegal Migration Act sets strict timelines for claims and appeals.
- A total of 25 hearing rooms are available with remote hearing technology.
- Over 100 additional staff have been recruited and are training.
- Relevant judges could provide over 5,000 additional sitting days.
- Recruitment of more judges is underway to conclude in the next few months.