The Mancunian Way: Justice in crisis
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Here is today's Mancunian Way: Hello, An alleged rapist, two men accused of causing grievous bodily harm and an alleged sexual offender have been released on conditional bail as the criminal justice system reaches crisis point.
Court reporter Andrew Bardsley has been looking at the serious effects the barristers’ strike is having on day-to-day business at Manchester’s criminal courts.
Most recently, it’s the issue of 'custody time limits' that has come into sharp focus. Defendants can be held in custody for almost six months after being charged, while awaiting trial - but judges often allow prosecutors to extend the amount of time a defendant remains in custody awaiting trial if there is a 'good and sufficient' reason.
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