"The reopening of Harrow Crown Court's eight courtrooms on Monday was a 'key milestone' in the government's drive to modernise courts and deliver justice more quickly."
"'When you enter a court it can be really daunting and that's not helped if what you see around you are crumbling estates,' a spokesperson said."
"'As a government, we are making record investment in court maintenance, in rebuilding courts like this one, and in brand-new courts which we're opening soon in central London.'"
"'The technology was being rolled out across the Crown Court estate and would make proceedings more efficient, allowing evidence to be viewed digitally.'"
Harrow Crown Court reopened after a closure of almost three years due to dangerous concrete. The delay forced trials to be relocated, exacerbating court backlogs in London. Victims face long waits, with some cases pushed to 2030. The Ministry of Justice views the reopening as a milestone in modernizing courts. Significant investments are being made to improve court facilities and technology, aiming to enhance the justice experience and ensure a modern system for London.
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