Abandon some jury trials or fund crisis-hit system, former chief justice says
Briefly

Lord Thomas stated that the situation is dire, indicating that 'the crown court backlog in England and Wales will hit 100,000 without radical action' which requires immediate attention.
He emphasized the need for serious funding, saying, 'You have to accept that if you want to keep the jury trial, you have to pay for it. It's a choice politicians are very reluctant to make.'
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