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Leveson Recommends Radical Court Reforms to Tackle Massive Case Backlog
A former senior judge, Sir Brian Leveson, proposed fundamental reforms to England and Wales' criminal courts to tackle a backlog of nearly 77,000 cases, suggesting judge-only trials for certain offenses and increased out-of-court resolutions to prevent system collapse.
Leveson Recommends Radical Court Reforms to Tackle Massive Case Backlog
A former senior judge, Sir Brian Leveson, proposed fundamental reforms to England and Wales' criminal courts to tackle a backlog of nearly 77,000 cases, suggesting judge-only trials for certain offenses and increased out-of-court resolutions to prevent system collapse.
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56% Bias Score
Proposed Intermediate Court to Tackle Crown Court Backlog
To tackle the Crown Courts' backlog, a review recommends creating an intermediate court for cases presently triable either way, utilizing judges and magistrates instead of juries, potentially impacting 12,532 sexual offense cases and causing concern about the right to jury trials.
Proposed Intermediate Court to Tackle Crown Court Backlog
To tackle the Crown Courts' backlog, a review recommends creating an intermediate court for cases presently triable either way, utilizing judges and magistrates instead of juries, potentially impacting 12,532 sexual offense cases and causing concern about the right to jury trials.
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52% Bias Score
Rising Backlog of Cases Overburdens German State Prosecutor's Offices
The number of pending cases in Bavarian public prosecutor's offices increased to 83,433 by the end of 2024, despite a decrease in new cases, reflecting a nationwide trend of overburdened state prosecutors' offices and leading to the release of over 60 suspects due to lengthy procedures.
Rising Backlog of Cases Overburdens German State Prosecutor's Offices
The number of pending cases in Bavarian public prosecutor's offices increased to 83,433 by the end of 2024, despite a decrease in new cases, reflecting a nationwide trend of overburdened state prosecutors' offices and leading to the release of over 60 suspects due to lengthy procedures.
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40% Bias Score
UK Justice System 'in Chaos': Rapists Could Walk Free Due to Court Backlog
Nottingham Crown Court's dilapidated state, marked by leaks, broken heating, and collapsing ceilings, forces case adjournments exceeding five years, potentially freeing alleged rapists due to case collapses, highlighting a broader UK justice system crisis of underfunding and a massive trial backlog.
UK Justice System 'in Chaos': Rapists Could Walk Free Due to Court Backlog
Nottingham Crown Court's dilapidated state, marked by leaks, broken heating, and collapsing ceilings, forces case adjournments exceeding five years, potentially freeing alleged rapists due to case collapses, highlighting a broader UK justice system crisis of underfunding and a massive trial backlog.
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44% Bias Score
England and Wales Consider Controversial Court Overhaul Amidst Record Backlog
England and Wales face record-high court backlogs, prompting a proposal for a new court tier with fewer jury trials to expedite the process; however, concerns exist regarding fairness and public trust, particularly among ethnic minorities, due to potential biases and lack of adequate funding for the...
England and Wales Consider Controversial Court Overhaul Amidst Record Backlog
England and Wales face record-high court backlogs, prompting a proposal for a new court tier with fewer jury trials to expedite the process; however, concerns exist regarding fairness and public trust, particularly among ethnic minorities, due to potential biases and lack of adequate funding for the...
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60% Bias Score
Court Crisis: 100,000 Case Backlog, Failing Victims
England and Wales courts face a crisis with a predicted 100,000 crown court backlog, 17,000 remand prisoners, and rape case withdrawals doubling in five years, undermining government pledges and highlighting the need for urgent reform.
Court Crisis: 100,000 Case Backlog, Failing Victims
England and Wales courts face a crisis with a predicted 100,000 crown court backlog, 17,000 remand prisoners, and rape case withdrawals doubling in five years, undermining government pledges and highlighting the need for urgent reform.
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56% Bias Score
UK to expand out-of-court resolutions for low-level crimes amid justice crisis
Thousands of UK offenders will avoid court under new plans to resolve low-level crimes outside court, potentially resulting in less punishment and no criminal record, causing concerns about leniency and public confidence.
UK to expand out-of-court resolutions for low-level crimes amid justice crisis
Thousands of UK offenders will avoid court under new plans to resolve low-level crimes outside court, potentially resulting in less punishment and no criminal record, causing concerns about leniency and public confidence.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Prosecution Service Faces Criticism Amidst Growing Caseload and Out-of-Court Settlement Increase
The Dutch prosecution service settled 53,000 cases out of court in 2023, a 3% increase from the previous year, but faces criticism for plans to expand out-of-court penalties without sufficient judicial consultation, potentially leading to lighter sentences and undermining judges' roles while struggl...
Dutch Prosecution Service Faces Criticism Amidst Growing Caseload and Out-of-Court Settlement Increase
The Dutch prosecution service settled 53,000 cases out of court in 2023, a 3% increase from the previous year, but faces criticism for plans to expand out-of-court penalties without sufficient judicial consultation, potentially leading to lighter sentences and undermining judges' roles while struggl...
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48% Bias Score
England and Wales Boost Crown Court Judges to Tackle Record Case Backlog
England and Wales are increasing Crown Court judges' sitting days by 110,000 to address a 73,000-case backlog caused by cuts, the pandemic, and a barristers' strike, impacting victims severely and causing a prison crisis.
England and Wales Boost Crown Court Judges to Tackle Record Case Backlog
England and Wales are increasing Crown Court judges' sitting days by 110,000 to address a 73,000-case backlog caused by cuts, the pandemic, and a barristers' strike, impacting victims severely and causing a prison crisis.
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24% Bias Score
Magistrates' Courts to Halve Sittings Due to Staff Shortages
Due to a shortage of legal advisers, magistrates' courts in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Wiltshire will halve their sittings from January to March 2025, causing concern about the already large backlog of 333,349 cases, and prompting a government review of the criminal justice system.
Magistrates' Courts to Halve Sittings Due to Staff Shortages
Due to a shortage of legal advisers, magistrates' courts in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Wiltshire will halve their sittings from January to March 2025, causing concern about the already large backlog of 333,349 cases, and prompting a government review of the criminal justice system.
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40% Bias Score
Court Backlog Delays Justice for Sex Assault Victims
A Leicester crown court judge handed a two-year suspended sentence to a man for sexually assaulting his two young nieces, causing outrage among the victims' family due to the significant trial delays resulting from a shortage of barristers and judges in England and Wales' overwhelmed court system, w...
Court Backlog Delays Justice for Sex Assault Victims
A Leicester crown court judge handed a two-year suspended sentence to a man for sexually assaulting his two young nieces, causing outrage among the victims' family due to the significant trial delays resulting from a shortage of barristers and judges in England and Wales' overwhelmed court system, w...
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60% Bias Score
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