Crown Court Backlog Surges, Jury Trials at Risk
Update: 2025-12-18
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The Crown Court in England and Wales is grappling with a massive backlog of nearly eighty thousand cases, a nine percent increase from last year. Magistrates courts are also overwhelmed, with over three hundred and seventy-three thousand cases awaiting resolution. Justice Secretary David Lammy is under pressure to address this crisis, proposing controversial measures such as reducing jury trials. However, this move has been met with criticism from legal professionals. The backlog is particularly concerning for serious crimes like sexual offenses and robbery, which have seen a surge in cases. Over twenty thousand Crown Court cases have been pending for more than a year, a twenty-five percent increase. Legal experts call for practical solutions to ensure fair and timely justice.
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