A case coordinator in every Crown Court
“To help maximise court resources further, the Government is also investing up to £5 million to roll out specialist Case Coordinators in every Crown Court in England and Wales, helping ensure cases progress more efficiently and effectively, reducing delays.”
- Promised
Where it stands
Case coordinators are to work with judges, prosecutors and defence teams to spot and resolve problems in cases earlier and keep them on track. Part of the government's response, published 12 October 2026, to Lord Leveson's review of the criminal courts. No start date is given.
What has happened
- Oct 2026The government says it will spend up to £5m on specialist case coordinators in every Crown Court in England and Wales, Promised
About the cost
Up to £5m, by the government's figure. The release gives no period, so no yearly figure is shown.
More detail
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