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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Victims facing ‘inhumane’ delays for justice as criminal cases take four years to go to trial

Dozens of criminal trials will not take place for another four years, damning new figures reveal, as crime victims face “inhumane” delays for justice under Britain’s broken courts system.

Spiralling backlogs mean a shocking 29 cases – including violent crimes and drug offences – have been scheduled to start as far away as 2030, with victims left waiting at least four years to have their day in court.

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