Crown court backlog hits new record – Law Society Gazette

Posted March 27th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The Crown court backlog has reached a new record, according to data released today by the Ministry of Justice. The government said the latest figures show why jury trials need to be curbed as part of its reform package: the criminal bar said they prove the opposite.’

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Law Society Gazette, 26th March 2026

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk