Tens of thousands of victims have been let down by ministers “dithering” over the introduction of temporary courts, Labour has claimed.
New data shows that the majority of so-called Nightingale Courts did not start hearing cases until late August, with usage as low as 70% in some temporary courts.
The backlog of crown court cases surged by more than 7,000 during the first five months of the pandemic to 46,467 serious criminal cases.
More than 517,000 cases are waiting to be dealt with by magistrates. The backlog means families of victims face long waits to get justice, while innocent people could be left behind bars without trial or with the case hanging over their heads.
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