Three people caught speeding in Metro Vancouver had their fines dismissed after a judge decided their cases took too long to get through provincial court. 'It's not working for people'Delays in provincial court have been a long-standing issue in B.C. "The government needs to understand that the court system is one of the foundations of our society." Farnworth said the delays undermine public confidence in the judicial system. Progress notedLast October, the province said it had been making progress in reducing the backlog in the justice system.

Source: CBC News April 14, 2017 13:52 UTC