Thinktank also predicts record prisoner numbers in England and Wales after lockdown liftedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe coronavirus outbreak could lead to court case delays of up to six months and record prisoner numbers once the lockdown has been lifted, according to a leading Whitehall thinktank.Pressure on the criminal justice system from the pandemic combined with an anticipated rise in suspects facing charges could cause an “unprecedented” backlog of court proceedings in England and Wales, the Institute for Government (IfG) said. Continue reading…
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