Fixing Criminal Law’s Talent Shortage | Barbados News

Chief Justice Leslie Haynes reveals bold new plans to fix the criminal law lawyer shortage—no more just throwing more lawyers at the problem. He’s pushing for systemic change: funding Legal Aid to give young attorneys hands-on experience with less serious cases, launching a Public Defender’s Office as a stable career path, and demanding senior lawyers mentor the next generation. Meanwhile, courts battle a 1,300-case backlog—with gun, sex, and murder charges leading the charge—and are speeding things up with a new criminal registry. Despite jury shortages, decision-making is surging, thanks to added judges and progress on old appeals. 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.Sources:https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/09/14/chief-justice-shops-reforms-to-boost-criminal-law-practice/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b864eba6d6c4cf2b Report issues to [email protected].