Snaresbrook Crown Court in east London is experiencing the highest case backlog in the UK, with 4,185 cases currently awaiting resolution. This represents a staggering 45% higher backlog than the next largest, at Wood Green Crown Court. Nationally, the backlog has risen to over 75,000 cases, prompting concerns from legal authorities. Courts and Legal Services Minister Sarah Sackman KC indicated that, if trends continue, the backlog could reach 100,000 cases within five years. There is a call for major reforms in the justice system to ensure that victims do not have to wait years for their cases to be heard.
Snaresbrook Crown Court has the highest backlog in England, with 4,185 cases, impacting justice delays for both victims and defendants.
Courts minister Sarah Sackman KC warns the backlog could reach 100,000 by 2028 without radical reforms.
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