Solicitors and barristers at Gloucester Crown Court have been praised for having the highest effective trial rate in the south west.
Judge Jamie Tabor QC praised the legal advocates on Friday for their work in the achievement.
An effective trial means it goes ahead on the day planned without problem or being adjourned off.
The judge told some of the regular defence counsel: "It is something you can all be proud of and means we have the lowest cracked trial rate.
"Some other courts have effective...
