The government has finally put numbers to a promise it made last Christmas. CBA

The government has finally put numbers to a promise it made last Christmas to ensure the country has enough criminal barristers to help clear the Crown court backlog – £1.5m annually for up to 100 extra pupillages every year.” @lawsocgazette reports.

“Welcoming the news,…

— The CBA (@TheCriminalBar) September 1, 2026