NPCC warns new government that justice system is in a critical state

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NPCC warns new government that justice system is in a 'critical state'

The ailing criminal justice system was the 'real issue' Martin Hewitt raised during meetings with the new government, particularly with the new Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Date - 23rd September 2022
By - Cash Boyle

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The Chairman of the National Police Chiefs' Council has told the government that the criminal justice system is in a "critical state", with a range of issues combining to create unprecedented levels of backlog. Speaking at the second...

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