Recommendation date:
7 October, 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 Ministry of Justice undertake an assessment to determine what additional resources are required to enable victim services to support victims through the court backlog crisis, with a view to submitting a business case to HM Treasury for emergency funding.