The British legal system is groaning beneath the burden of tens of thousands of outstanding cases, with some destined to wait years before proceedings commence - yet a major overhaul of the courts could accelerate the resolution process. A leading former judge has suggested abolishing jury trials for more severe offences to expedite proceedings.

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Nearly 77,000 cases currently sit within the Crown courts backlog, with some scheduled as distant as 2029. The Crown court addresses more grave offences........

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