Case Files Delaying Justice | Barbados News

Court cases are grinding to a halt because of crippling delays in getting case files ready—sometimes stretching to three years or more. This isn’t just bureaucratic hassle; it’s keeping people locked up longer, disrupting lives, and even letting prosecutors re-file charges later. The acting Chief Magistrate admits the system’s broken, praising police for arrests but blaming file prep for the mess. Lawyers say this is the norm, fueled by understaffing and overloaded officers. Even guilty pleas stall without files. Legal experts are calling for judges to enforce deadlines—or else the justice system will keep breaking down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be76123073b9b7e0