Serious Criminals Could Face Trial Without Juries in Major Court Reform Proposal Wednesday, July 9, 2025 justice courts backlog jury reform leveson trial magistrates sentencing legal The UK’s legal system is buckling under an enormous backlog of cases, with tens of thousands waiting years before trials can begin. In response, a high-profile former judge has proposed a bold overhaul: ending jury trials for … Read More
Gloucestershire Faces 'Horrendous' Backlog in Footpath Applications, Some Await for Two Decades Sunday, June 22, 2025 gloucestershire footpaths backlog applications council publicrightsofway definitivemap funding campaigner localgovernment Frustration is mounting in Gloucestershire over a significant backlog of footpath applications, with some cases pending resolution for nearly 20 years. The delay concerns applications for modifications to the definitive map—a … Read More
Longer Driving Test Wait Times Prompt Government Action Monday, March 31, 2025 driving test dvsa wait times learners backlog government challenges job prospects social impact The average wait time for a driving test has increased by 6 weeks compared to last year, reaching a 20-year high, as per the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). With plans to significantly reduce this delay by the end … Read More