Recommendation date:
7 March, 2025 Agency:
Ministry of Justice 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 Lord Chancellor urgently reviews and amends the Criminal Procedure Rules and the Criminal Practice Directions1, to ensure the rights and needs of victims and witnesses are given equal weight as those of defendants throughout the court process and in particular in listing practice.
Related document
- Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 and Criminal Practice Directions 2023 – GOV.UK ↩︎