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Drug Cases Surge Amid System Shifts | Cork News
Drug cases are surging in District Courts—with over 30,000 new filings last year—while traffic offenses plummet, sparking questions about policing, societal shifts, and evolving attitudes. Meanwhile, larceny, fraud, robbery, public order, and sexual offense cases all climbed sharply, hinting at more victims coming forward and better reporting. Despite a slight dip in total new criminal cases, serious crimes are rising steadily. Courts are experimenting with AI for transcription and review, but human oversight still reigns supreme. And in a cultural pivot, the Courts Service launches its first…
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