Barristers in the county will return to work after industrial action, as Shropshire's crown court backlog stands at more than 500 cases.
Barristers will be back at work at Shrewsbury Crown Court following the agreement
But, she warned that the backlog had existed before the coronavirus pandemic and added that the Government needs to invest more in the courts. The Law Society of England and Wales said public trust in the criminal justice system is in"jeopardy" with victims of even the most serious crimes waiting years to get their case heard.
"Whilst a majority voted in favour of accepting the new terms one cannot ignore a large proportion of barristers who voted against acceptance. There is a real fear that the proposed measures will not go far enough to protect the most junior, and encourage retention and diversity.
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