"With a record-breaking backlog of over 80,000 cases, the crown court is on the brink of collapse. The scale of this crisis has left victims bearing the brunt of years of neglect, facing devastating delays."
"Through pragmatic reform, historic investment and increased efficiency, we are pulling every lever at our disposal to drive down the backlog. Victims have waited long enough and we will deliver the swift, fair justice they deserve."
Crown courts in England and Wales are experiencing an unprecedented backlog, with over 80,000 cases pending resolution. This figure represents an 8% increase from the previous year and more than double the number from 2019. A record 21,002 cases have been open for over a year. Some trials are not scheduled until 2028 or 2030, including over 200 rape trials. Plans to reform the system include scaling back jury trials to alleviate the backlog and ensure victims receive timely justice.
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