Long delays and collapsed cases are eroding faith in the justice system, lawyers warn

Judicial vacancies, the increasing complexity of cases and a shortage of lawyers are all contributing to charges being tossed due to unreasonable delays, people working in the justice system say.

Long delays and collapsed cases are eroding faith in the justice system, lawyers warn
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Judicial vacancies, the increasing complexity of cases and a shortage of lawyers are all contributing to charges being tossed due to unreasonable delays, people working in the justice system say.