Jess Brown-Fuller MP has welcomed confirmation that Chichester Crown Court will reopen permanently, securing its future as a vital part of the justice system in West Sussex.   Chichester Crown Court, the only Crown Court in West Sussex, was closed in 2018 before being used intermittently in recent years as part of the government’s Nightingale Court programme. The latest announcement confirms that the court will now return to full-time, permanent use.   Jess has repeatedly rai

Jess Brown-Fuller , MP for Chichester and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Justice, has spoken out against government plans to restrict the right of individuals to access trial by jury during a Conservative-led debate in the House of Commons.   The debate focused on proposals put forward by Labour to address the record backlog in the Crown Courts, which included the suggestion of removing the right to trial by jury for offences carrying sentences of less than three years.  

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller,  called on the government to reverse the reductions of Police Community Support Officers seen under the Conservative government during a speech in Westminster about catapults and anti-social behaviour. The debate was called following a reported rise in the use of catapults being shared on social media, and concerns about the police response to these incidents when reported.    Jess highlighted a series of shocking incidents reported by Se

Jess Brown-Fuller MP has written to the Secretary of State for Justice, David Lammy, calling for the reopening of Chichester Crown Court, which closed in 2018. Since 2021, the Crown Court has been operating as a Nightingale Court to help deal with the case backlog, but there is currently no long-term certainty over its future.   Jess previously raised the matter in 2024 and again in September 2025, highlighting the need for additional Crown Court capacity to ensure timely del

Jess Brown-Fuller has been named the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Justice following a reshuffle of the party’s front bench by Ed Davey. The move serves as a promotion for Jess, who had previously covered Hospitals and Primary Care. She takes over the role from Josh Babarinde, who stepped down to become Liberal Democrat Party President.   Her promotion comes at a time of mounting pressure on the justice system. Prisons are at full capacity, forcing the early release of in

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP Over the weekend, I spent a fantastic afternoon with my family at the Emergency Services Day in Oaklands Park. It was a brilliant event that brought together all the emergency services, as well as the many voluntary organisations that support their work. My family thoroughly enjoyed it, and I hope the event becomes a permanent fixture in the calendar. It was great to see residents, especially young people, engaging with our emergency services and learn