What happened: Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced the removal of limits on crown court sitting days in England and Wales. This change aims to allow courts to hear more cases in the coming financial year.
Why it matters:
- It could speed up the legal process by reducing delays in criminal cases.
- The change affects defendants, legal professionals, and court staff dealing with case backlogs.
MNN Take: Removing the cap on court sitting days provides courts with greater flexibility to manage their workload and address delays caused by previous restrictions.
Sources: Guardian UK