The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that 24 of the Nightingale Courts, which were set up to boost capacity during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, will remain open in 2023 to allow more cases to be heard to reduce the backlog.
Lexis®Library update: The MoJ has provided that the announcement forms part of an investment of £477m over the next three years which aims to tackle the Crown Court backlog.
Source: Nightingale Courts to remain open to boost capacity and speed up justice
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