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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Jess Phillips reveals she is a victim of courts backlog with restraining order case delayed until 2028

Jess Phillips has revealed she is a victim of the soaring crown courts backlog, with a man accused of breaching a restraining order not due to face trial until 2028.

The safeguarding minister said she will have to wait years to have her day in court as MPs voted in favour of sweeping reforms to tackle the crisis, including controversial plans to curb jury trials.

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