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@WomenInCrimLaw @DoughtyStreet Lisa Morton

It’s another great prize today…… Airpods! One lucky winner will receive this prize donated by one of our fabulous sponsors, @DoughtyStreet. Comment your name below by 6pm tonight to win! And remember you must be a member to enter!

The criminal justice system is grappling with a significant backlog, now exceeding 73,000 cases, prompting the Government to extend the use of Nightingale courts, initially set up during the pandemic. Barristers including Mary Prior KC have expressed concerns over the financial implications of these temporary courts, suggesting that funds could be better allocated to underutilised permanent courtrooms. The backlog has led to severe delays, with some trials not scheduled until 2028, affecting victims and defendants alike. The Criminal Bar Association warns that the situation could erode public trust in the justice system, with vice chair Riel Karmy-Jones KC noting: “The criminal case backlog and the delays to criminal trials aren’t just numbers. They represent tens of thousands of people whose lives are on hold.” The Government recently announced that courts in England and Wales can sit for an extra 2,000 days this financial year, taking the total to 108,500 days. Court officials says the system could cater for 113,000 sitting days if the Government was prepared to pay. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: “It is vital we do everything we can to bring down the backlog of cases and ensure victims see justice sooner.” Other stories reported in the Press today can be read here: crimeline.co.uk/daily-news/

@WomenInCrimLaw @5SAHLaw Lisa Morton

DAY 16 - The penultimate window! Another fabulous prize for food lovers! Courtesy of our sponsors, @5SAHLaw, you could win a generous £250 Dishoom voucher! Comment your name below by 6pm to be in with a chance of winning this delicious prize!

@WomenInCrimLaw @25BedfordRow Lisa Morton

DAY 15 is now OPEN! Our lovely sponsors at @25BedfordRow have donated today’s wonderful prize, a Cowshed Candle and Diffuser Set, a great way to make your home smell fabulous this festive season! Comment your name below by 6pm and make sure you’re a member!

@WomenInCrimLaw @DrystoneCrime Lisa Morton

DAY 12 is open and what a prize we have today for our tech-lovers! Donated by our generous sponsors, @DrystoneCrime Chambers, an iPad Air (11 inch) could be yours! Please comment our name below by 6pm to be in with a chance to win. You must be a member to enter! Best of luck!

@WomenInCrimLaw @mountforduk Lisa Morton

DAY 11! A fantastic prize for all food lovers! Huge thanks to our wonderful sponsors @mountforduk for a £250 voucher for Michelin starred restaurant Chishuru. The Head Chef, Adejoké Bakare, is the first black female Michelin-starred chef in the UK! Comment your name below by 6pm!

@WomenInCrimLaw @SMW_Law Lisa Morton

DAY 10 and we have a brilliant prize for all chocolate lovers! Hotel Chocolat's Grand Chocolatier's Table donated by our wonderful sponsors, @SMW_Law. To win this sweet treat, you must be a member and you need to comment your name below by 6pm today! Good luck!

Fantastic work on this very challenging case from @lijamort and @RebeccaLPenfold. gcnchambers.co.uk/child-defendan…

@NinaGrahame @RebeccaLPenfold A great team! Thank you both for your dedication and commitment on this case and most importantly for looking after this vulnerable young girl with such compassion.

Victims are waiting up to a decade for court-ordered compensation from criminals, as outstanding fines and payments have hit a record £1.5 billion, official figures show @AlexChalkChelt @pritipatel @SuellaBraverman telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/10/1…

Over last few weeks, my firm has been offered a number of cases that are for trial soon at the CC. I’m already double/triple booked so we had to say no because we can’t guarantee we can prep the case&get cover for the trial as chambers are so busy. Never, ever done that before..

2,000+ criminal trials didn't happen in the first half of this year due a lawyer or judge shortage, or problems with the court itself Grim new data today on the 64,000 case backlog, record delays, and frustration all round standard.co.uk/news/uk/crimin…

Evri has surpasses themselves this time….

@SportatCHS @CheadleHulmeSch CHS girls represent the North West - Tensworth in the u13 National tournament

@tensworthhockey @OfficialBeeHC @SportatCHS

@kingsmachockey 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@NDO_GTRManc @EnglandNetball Love this 👌🏼

👭Just because women are in prison, it doesn't mean we should turn a blind eye. 👏Here's to building the resilience, determination and self-belief of the women at HMP Styal through the power of netball! #DedicatedToDifference #AGameForLife #AThrivingCollective @EnglandNetball

@SportatCHS @kingsmaccricket Very proud 👌🏼. Well done team 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼