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Issued by Ministry of Justice

More than 150 of the people arrested in connection with this month’s violent disorder have already faced their day in court, data released today (9 August 2024) has revealed.

The rapid action taken across the justice system by police, prosecutors and those working in courts has led to 118 of those individuals being remanded into custody in a collective effort to keep communities safe and free from further violence.

More than 500 prison places are also being brought online to boost capacity over the coming weeks and ensure there are cells ready to receive all those sent to custody by the courts.

The data released today shows that as of yesterday (8 August 2024):

• 176 defendants had a first hearing scheduled in the magistrates’ court and 154 have already taken place

• 6 were sentenced in the magistrates’ court

• 50 have been sent to Crown Court for sentencing

• 72 have been sent to Crown Court for trial

• 26 cases will have another hearing in the magistrates’ court

All these numbers will increase over the coming days and weeks as more and more suspects are arrested, charged and sent to court.

Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said:

"The mindless minority who caused and took

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