Edward Cooke comments in New Statesman on the delays the pandemic has caused to family proceedings

15 March 2021
The Royal Courts of Justice

Edward Cooke recently spoke to the New Statesman for two articles on the impact of the pandemic on an already overstretched and underfunded justice system.

‘Justice, delayed: How Covid-19 exposes our crumbling courts system’

The first, ‘Justice, delayed: How Covid-19 exposes our crumbling courts system’ explores how victims, families, witnesses and defendants are trapped in limbo as courts restricted by the pandemic struggle to keep up with cases. Read the full article from 12 February on the New Statesman website.

‘The “great irony” of Nightingale Britain: How the pandemic exposed our weakened state’

The second, ‘The “great irony” of Nightingale Britain: How the pandemic exposed our weakened state’ discusses the impact of court closures, Edward’s role in fighting to keep Chichester’s crown court open, and the arrival of ‘Nightingale courts’ across the country to help with the pent up demand.  Read the full article from 5 March on the New Statesman website.