Minister warns justice system will feel impact of riots for years
The impact of recent riots on the criminal justice system in the UK will be significant, with long-lasting effects on backlog, overcrowding, and overall system rebuilding efforts.
Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places
The pandemic led to an increase in people held in prisons while awaiting jury trials.
Minister warns justice system will feel impact of riots for years
The impact of recent riots on the criminal justice system in the UK will be significant, with long-lasting effects on backlog, overcrowding, and overall system rebuilding efforts.
Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places
The pandemic led to an increase in people held in prisons while awaiting jury trials.
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EU told Slovakia that its reforms risked irreparable damage' to rule of law
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The reforms, which critics say protect the prime minister's political and business allies, include scrapping a special prosecutor's office and lowering penalties for financial crimes.