Criminal justice system5 days agoBarristers' strike 'devastating' for crime victimsMinister says withdrawl of barristers' services will "inflict further trauma and stress on victims".5 days ago7 days agoWhat is it like being a barrister in a crisis-hit justice system?Courts in England and Wales are in crisis as they face a backlog of more than 78,000 criminal cases.7 days ago8 days agoThousands of new magistrates wanted to help clear backlogJustice Secretary David Lammy says magistrates serve "a vital role" and "we need more people of every age and background to volunteer".8 days ago26 Dec 2025Minister aiming to fix 'gap' in young offender lawDeputy Mary Le Hegarat wants an early release system for young people in secure accommodation.26 Dec 202518 Dec 2025How did the courts backlog get so bad?There are now 79,600 outsanding criminal cases in England and Wales - a record high. BBC Verify looks at how we got here. 18 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Family 'left in limbo' after murder trial delay warningNatalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed in her Lurgan home in December 2022. 17 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Barristers set to fully withdraw from all Crown Court casesAn ongoing withdrawal from cases will be extended to involve the full withdrawal from all current Crown Courts.12 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Not proven verdict to be scrapped in new trials from 1 JanuaryThe historic change to Scotland's legal system will not apply to trials that are already under way.11 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Labour MP issues plea to Lammy to scrap 'stupid' jury trial planEx-shadow attorney general Karl Turner tells the BBC the plan to cut court backlogs 'won't work".4 Dec 2025...
