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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Flora Thompson and Ian Jones

FOUND: Crown court backlog hits record high amid major reforms | Mind Blowing Facts

Crown courts across England and Wales are facing an unprecedented backlog, with the number of outstanding cases soaring to a record high of more than 80,000.

Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures, published on Thursday, reveal that 80,203 cases were awaiting resolution at the close of last year.

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