Earlier this month, the backlog of cases at the court was shown to have grown to almost 850. READ MORE: Backlog at Worcester Crown Court has grown to nearly 850 casesContrastingly, nearly half of crown courts in England and Wales reduced the size of their backlog during the timeframe. Three courts – Ipswich, Maidstone and Truro – cut their backlog by 10% between December 2025 and March 2026. Lady Newlove spoke after the publication of her report revealing the impact of crown court delays on victims, victim services and the wider criminal justice system. The Law Society of England and Wales wants “investment and reform across the entire criminal justice system” to clear the books.