Barristers urge PCCs to investigate crown court delays

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Barristers urge PCCs to investigate crown court delays

Police and Crime Commissioners must challenge ministers over court delays, according to one of the country's leading barristers.

Date - 14th February 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Kate Brunner QC, Leader of the Western Circuit, warned the lack of crown court sitting times is impacting on witnesses, police and defendants and urged PCCs to investigate the extent of problems in their areas. They were urged to follow the lead of...

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