The pandemic is taking its toll upon the criminal justice system in EU member states, according to the CCBE.
“The CCBE urges the European institutions and all member states to:
– Facilitate the complete reactivation of justice systems in Europe, while promoting health and safety measures
– Invest in justice and legal aid urgently
– Provide support to promote access to justice and guarantee citizens rights”
EU: COVID-19 and the justice system: CCBE Statement on the reactivation of justice in Europe: The CCBE sounds an alarm bell for justice in Europe (pdf)