Government set to miss target to reduce courts backlog, data shows

New data released shows that problems in the criminal justice system are persisting, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. From February 2022 to February 2023 there was a 6% increase in the Crown Court backlog of outstanding cases, despite a 1% fall from January to February this year. The continuing lack of […]
Sir Richard Broadbent appointed chair of HMCTS Board

The Lord Chancellor, Lord Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals have announced the appointment of Sir Richard Broadbent as the new chair of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Board. Sir Richard succeeds Tim Parker whose tenure ended in December 2022, and current interim chair Victoria Cochrane. The appointment comes as HMCTS finalises […]