Rioters Test Britain's Overloaded Courts and Bursting Prisons.

The recent riots in the UK have led to a surge in arrests and convictions, with over 700 arrests and almost 300 people charged by August 9th. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised swift justice for the rioters, but the overloaded court system and lack of resources pose significant challenges. The UK's justice system has been plagued by chronic underfunding, leading to backlogs and an exodus of lawyers. The overcrowded prisons also present a problem, as they are already at 98.3% capacity. Starmer's plan to address these issues will require careful management and resource allocation. [Extracted from the article]