Emergency Measures Disrupt UK Court Hearings Amid Prison Overcrowding
Operation Early Dawn delays hearings, causing confusion and potential bail releases for low-priority defendants.
- Hundreds of court hearings postponed due to lack of prison space.
- Defendants held in police cells as courts struggle to manage caseloads.
- Lawyers and court staff left without clear guidance on case priorities.
- Concerns raised over public safety and justice system's efficiency.
- Government faces criticism for lack of investment and transparency.
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