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Thousands of court hearings and criminal trials have been derailed by strike disruption

A Ministry of Justice efficiency drive is reducing the involvement of court legal advisors

Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis has agreed to meet with striking barristers next week, as new figures show the Crown Court backlog has risen to almost 60,000 cases.

The Ministry of Justice said the scheme in Cockett aimed to reduce re-offending - but its application led to 215 letters of objection and locals were said to overwhelmingly 'fear and object to this proposal'

The justice secretary, who has lasted less than a year in his latest position, reportedly admitted this week it was likely he would face the sack.

Live updates on new appointments to the government as prime minister Liz Truss assembles her team

CBA chair called on Dominic Raab’s replacement to hold talks in attempt to resolve 22-week-long industrial action

Members of the Criminal Bar Association have been taking industrial action since April

Escalation of action follows ministers’ refusal to agree to 25% increase in fees as backlog grows to 60,000 cases

Barristers had been walking out on alternate weeks but are now embarking on an indefinite, uninterrupted strike.

Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will have to deal with 20-year high in recorded crime and barristers’ indefinite strike this autumn