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Up in Newcastle, leader of the North Eastern Circuit Caroline Goodwin KC and barrister Lorraine Mustard welcomed MPs Liz Twist and Catherine McKinnell.
Inefficiencies caused by prisoner delays, the forensic science service and lack of court staff were among the topics discussed.
Today we are hosting MPs in courts across England and Wales to hear about the issues affecting the criminal justice system as part of our #JusticeNeedsJuries campaign.
First stop Merthyr Tydfil👇
Discussions centred around how limiting jury trials will do nothing to bring down the backlog. Several made the point that if the backlog is the supposed justification for the change, it has even less of a standing in Wales as the backlog is far lower than in areas in England.
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare MP Gerald Jones met with barrister Alex Greenwood (Apex chambers) and other barristers at Merthyr Crown and magistrates’ courts.
In response to today's King's speech, Chair of the Bar Council Kirsty Brimelow KC has emphasised our opposition to restricting jury trials, called for more investment for the justice system and welcomed plans to reset UK-EU relations.
Our full reaction ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wp4mUG
We are collecting examples of these delays to illustrate the impact on the trial process.
Please fill out the form for each experience 👇 www.barcouncil.org.uk/media-campai...
Over in Croydon, Allan Compton KC (left) and William Hughes KC (right) met with MP for Sutton and Cheam Luke Taylor (middle)
Conversations centred around the jury reforms and the significant delays caused by late delivery of those in custody to the court room.
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