More judges needed but improved work ethic could dent backlog of cases

Chief Justice (ag) Ian Chang says an improved work ethic is required to significantly reduce the chronic case backlog in the system, particularly in a litigious society like Guyana where cases are being filed in staggering numbers.

“If people do the work the backlog would not be a problem. We could point to the need for an increased complement of judges and improved infrastructure but it really is about whether people are working or not,”