Recommendation date:
7 March, 2025 Agency:
Crown Prosecution Service Document title:
Justice delayed: The impact of the Crown Court backlog on victims, victim services and the criminal justice system Status:
Awaiting response Recommendation:
The Crown Prosecution Service monitors, reviews and publishes data on the number of cases discontinued because they no longer meet the public interest test to evaluate the degree to which current procedural delays are impacting their frequency.