Reading Crown Court Reading Better [portable] (2026)

: The backlog can delay sensitive cases involving vulnerable complainants or serious offenses like murder and rape. The "Reading Better" Fast-Track Pilot

: Under the principle of "Open Justice," the court now allows members of the public and press to apply for remote observation of certain hearings, provided they apply in advance. Long-Term Improvements and Expansion

: The program focuses on "short bail cases"—offenses where the evidence indicates a high likelihood of resolution without a full trial. reading crown court reading better

: Situated at The Old Shire Hall, The Forbury, Reading, RG1 2QH , the Grade II listed building blends historic Victorian architecture with modernist judicial infrastructure.

To counter these pressures, Reading Crown Court has implemented a . : The backlog can delay sensitive cases involving

: The court has six permanent courtrooms but frequently relies on adjacent Magistrates' Courts or satellite venues like Cheshunt and Watford to manage the volume.

: One courtroom is specifically allocated to these expedited hearings, preventing them from being buried under more complex, long-term trials. : Situated at The Old Shire Hall, The

: Defendants on bail often face months or years of uncertainty before their cases are heard.