Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice

In some cases, victims reporting serious crimes such as rape won't see suspects tried for four years.

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Some jury trials may be scrapped in England and Wales as court backlog hits record high

Review led by Sir Brian Leveson will consider creating ‘intermediate courts’ heard by judge in bid to speed up trials. Courts in crisis – what it means for claimants, the accused and justice ...
The Guardian - 4h
Jury trials could be rolled back after court backlog doubles in 5 years

Review by Sir Brian Leveson will consider expanding use of magistrates in search for ‘radical’ options
Financial Times - 5h
'I want justice': Victims of Syria chemical attacks speak freely for first time

The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in a chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.
BBC News - 1d
Why car loan scandal victims may have to wait even longer for payouts

People who were unaware of commission paid when they bought a car on finance may be in line for payouts, but face delays.
BBC News - 3d
It will take years to clear medical evacuation backlog in Gaza, says WHO

UN body says only 78 of 12,000 patients requiring recent evacuation have been allowed to leave by Israeli military. The pace of medical evacuations of sick and wounded Palestinians out of Gaza, ...
The Guardian - 6d
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year

The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
CBS News - 6d
Millions will have to wait up to 12 years for NHS weight-loss drug

Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.
BBC News - Dec. 5
U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice

In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Inside the Supreme Court Justices’ Ethics Debate

In private meetings and memos, the justices made new rules for themselves — then split on whether they could, or should, be enforced.
The New York Times - Dec. 3