The UK MoJ cannot meet its target to reduce Crown Court backlog to 53,000 cases by March 2025, with the current backlog at 67,573.
The National Audit Office (NAO) has stated that the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) cannot meet its target to reduce the Crown Court backlog to 53,000 cases by March 2025. The backlog of cases has reached 67,573, affecting victims' distress and increasing the risk of cases collapsing. The NAO has urged the need for sustained investment into the criminal justice system to ensure timely justice for all.
May 23, 2024
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