Backlogs have risen at Bradford Crown Court despite a national trend that has seen some courts reduce the number of outstanding cases.
Bradford Crown Court backlog increase
Bradford Crown Court saw a 2.2 per cent increase in open cases between March and June, rising from 1,624 to 1,659.
In contrast, Leeds Crown Court recorded a 1.2 per cent decrease, with open cases falling from 2,142 to 2,117.
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National court backlog trends vary by region
Across England and Wales, 29 out of 68 crown courts managed to reduce their backlogs during the same period, according to Press Association analysis of Ministry of Justice data.
Two courts – Gloucester and Manchester Minshull Street – achieved reductions of more than 10 percent.
A further 11 courts, including Cambridge and Carlisle, cut their backlogs by between five and 10 percent.
However, 38 courts saw an increase in open cases, while one court saw no change in backlog levels.