The Independent highlights the severe delays in Britain's court system, where trials are scheduled for 2029 due to a significant backlog of cases. A barrister expressed concern over the implications, as some clients may not live to see their trials. As the government grapples with the overwhelmed judicial system, justice is being marred by these unprecedented delays, affecting victims, defendants, and the integrity of the legal system. The rising backlog, currently at around 75,000 crown court cases, raises alarms about access to timely justice for all individuals involved.
Britain's ailing courts system has scheduled its first trials for 2029 almost four years away as the government struggles to tackle the spiralling backlog of cases.
The delays in the British court system are jaw-dropping, with around 75,000 crown court cases waiting to be heard.
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