Sir Brian Leveson’s Independent Review of the Criminal Courts proposes significant reforms to address the record backlog of court cases in England and Wales, suggesting the establishment of a new court, the Crown Court Bench Division (CCBD), which would eliminate jury trials for certain offenses. The review aims to expedite justice for victims and defendants, though concerns about the potential dilution of justice remain.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A new report suggests changing the court system in England and Wales to help reduce the number of cases waiting to be heard, including creating a special court without a jury for some crimes.
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