The Independent By Andy Gregory
Exclusive:Â Rape and violent crime cases being delayed as shortage of judges causes unprecedented backlog, in shocking indictment of creaking criminal justice system
A record number of trials, including for crimes involving rape and violence, have been delayed at the last minute because no judge can be found to hear them, The Independent can reveal.
The issue has been fuelled by a shortage of upcoming barristers to replace experienced judges who are retiring or leaving the circuit â exacerbating the unprecedented backlog in Britainâs crisis-stricken…
