What is it like being a barrister in a crisis-hit justice system? – BBC News
‘Leaky courts, broken heating and a backlog of more than 79,000 criminal cases in England and Wales paint a picture of a criminal justice system in crisis. With some victims and defendants waiting years for their cases to reach trial, what is it like for those working in the legal system – and how much more can they take?’
BBC News, 4th January 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk

