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- The criminal justice system in England and Wales faces a backlog of more than 79,000 cases, fueling heavy workloads for barrister Emma Fielding.
- The backlog predates the Covid-19 pandemic and stems from systemic underfunding and court closures.
- Justice Secretary David Lammy is implementing changes, including an investment of £148.5 million to improve court conditions and record crown court sitting days, though these measures may not suffice to meet rising demand.
