Crown court backlog hits new record - but MoJ silent on jury trial reform
24-09-2026 13:47 via lawgazette.co.uk

Crown court backlog hits new record - but MoJ silent on jury trial reform

Courts minister Sarah Sackman says government is acting on all fronts - but pointedly omits to comment on whether jury trial curbs will proceed.
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