Region’s criminal justice system at ‘tipping point’

EXCLUSIVE: Operator suspended transfer of North East defendants to court amid fears there was nowhere for those remanded in custody to go. Simon Rushworth reports

‘Chronic overcrowding’ at Durham leads to firm frequently transferring the region’s prisoners and accused hundreds of miles
Solicitor says the situation is unprecedented and it is a lottery as to where defendants are remanded
Ministry Of Justice tell The QT that they ‘will always ensure there are sufficient places’ for those sentenced to custody

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