asked Her Majesty's Government:What progress has been made in the development of measures to assess the achievement of the objectives (a) to ensure just processes and outcomes in the criminal justice system and (b) to respect the rights of defendants. [HL3490]

Development of the measures is on course to be completed by 31 March 2000, as noted in the Criminal Justice System Strategic and Business Plan published in March this year.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What progress has been made in the development of measures to assess (a) the level of confidence in the criminal justice system and (b) the satisfaction of victims, witnesses and jurors with their treatment in the criminal justice system. [HL3491]

Work is on course for development by 31 March 2000 of the measure to assess the level of confidence in the criminal justice system.A range of questions is being considered for new surveys to measure the satisfaction of victims, witnesses and jurors. The surveys are on course for introduction by 31 March 2000.