Shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry called this week for junior associate prosecutors, who are regulated by CILEX, to be allowed to apply for Crown prosecutor positions, to help tackle the backlog of cases
The proposal was welcomed by CILEX chair, Professor Chris Bones, who said: ‘The current restrictions on the career progression of many associate prosecutors limit the contribution they can make to clearing the court case backlog and stifles the pipeline of talent that is required by the CPS to meet the demands of the criminal justice system over the long term. Importantly, this change would speed up access to justice for those who are currently stuck in the courts system for years.’
