"The backlog at Woolwich Crown Court has surged by 40%, with 1,736 cases pending, causing South East Londoners to face extended waits for justice."
"This troubling trend reflects a national crisis in the courts system, pushing the backlog across England and Wales to an unprecedented 75,000 cases."
The backlog of cases at Woolwich Crown Court has surged by 40% in the past year, now totaling 1,736 pending cases. This increase reflects a wider crisis in the court system across England and Wales, which has seen the backlog reach a record high of over 75,000 cases. As a consequence, some trials are being scheduled as far ahead as 2029, leaving victims and defendants waiting years for a resolution. Courts minister Sarah Sackman KC has called for radical reform in the justice system to address these delays and outlined forthcoming recommendations from a review by Sir Brian Leveson.
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