What happened: Justice Secretary David Lammy announced that all crown courts in England and Wales will receive funding to maximise case hearings next year, but the court backlog is still expected to grow.
Why it matters:
- Delays in court cases affect victims, defendants, and legal professionals.
- Increasing backlog could strain the justice system and public confidence.
MNN Take: While additional funding aims to speed up case processing, existing pressures mean court delays are unlikely to ease soon.
Sources: BBC UK