57900 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

Written Question
Published date: 25 Sep 2024
57900 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: What are the Minister's expectations, if any, of the Criminal Cases Review Commission?
Hon Paul Goldsmith: My 2024/25 Letter of Expectations included the following specific expectations of the Commission: - substantially reduce the current backlog of applications, and move cases through the investigative pipeline more efficiently - ensure victims’ needs are considered and victims receive appropriate support (including any referrals or information needed to access required services) when investigating cases and making referrals to appellate courts.