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Queensland Judge Condemns Lengthy Criminal Trial Delays

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A prominent Queensland judge has voiced strong concerns about the excessive delays plaguing serious criminal trials in the state. The judge described the delays as "glacial," highlighting that some cases are taking years to reach trial. This protracted timeframe is detrimental to all parties involved, including victims, defendants, and witnesses, and erodes public confidence in the justice system.

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The Guardian English 1 apr. 2026, 17:00 (acum 3 ore)

Senior Queensland judge criticises ‘glacial’ years-long delays in serious criminal trials

Exclusive: Justice Jim Henry published data from his own court revealing recent cases took more than a year to reach committalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland supreme court judge says serious criminal cases are taking “excruciatingly longer” to finalise due to “glacial” delays in the state’s magistrates court, where some matters are spending several years in procedural limbo.Justice Jim Henry, who is based at the supreme court in Cairns, published data from

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