More funding for judges to tackle record court delays

Ministers have pledged to increase the number of judges in England and Wales to tackle record court delays, with funding allowing for up to 110,000 sitting days in Crown Courts to address a backlog of 73,000 unresolved prosecutions. Victims have suffered trauma due to delays, leading to calls to reverse cuts to victim support services. The government faces criticism for not acting quickly enough to address court delays, with concerns raised about the impact on the criminal justice system.

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