The Ministry of Justice Crown Dependencies team has a substantial workload which is likely to increase in the coming years. We believe that the team is under pressure as a result and there is a risk that their work, which is currently extremely good, could suffer as a result. While we welcome the recruitment of a new grade seven official to the Crown Dependency team, the Ministry of Justice should increase staffing yet further to manage the increase in work associated with trade deals. This would also enable team officials to undertake regular work placements in Crown Dependency governments, with reciprocal arrangements in place enabling Crown Dependency officials to spend time in UK Government departments.