Richard Wright QC

Richard Wright QC appears in the Yorkshire Evening Post

PSQB Head of Chambers and Leader of the North Eastern Circuit, Richard Wright QC, has spoken to the Yorkshire Evening Post about the current coronavirus crisis and the impact it is having on the Criminal Justice System.

No jury trials have taken place since the lockdown in March.

Mr Wright QC is calling for the creation of “Nightingale Courts” to start tackling the huge backlog of cases building up in the justice system.

To view the article click here: https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/opinion/time-tackle-backlog-criminal-cases-make-sure-justice-continues-be-served-yep-says-2841099

For further information or to instruct Mr Wright QC visit his profile here or please contact one of his clerks:

Senior Criminal Clerk: Andrew Thornton on 0113 213 5202