Police Recruitment Adds to Crown Court Backlog with ‘Record Levels’ of Cases

Police recruitment adds to crown court backlog with ‘record levels’ of cases

More police officers on the streets of Kent is contributing to the crisis in the county's crown courts, according to a new report.

‘Dysfunctional’ county courts need urgent review – MPs

County courts were described as the ‘Cinderella service’ of the justice system, gaining little attention compared with the criminal justice system.

County Courts branded 'dysfunctional' in scathing parliamentary report - Legal Cheek

Delays, rats and outdated paper processes The County Court is falling short in delivering fair and timely justice and requires urgent reform, a new report by the Justice Committee warns this week. In a scathing assessment of the court’s performance, MPs describe the County Court as “dysfunctional” and warn that delays and inefficiencies have become entrenched, leaving litigants facing significant obstacles in accessing justice. The Committee has…