5. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 5.1 In September 2012 the JCPS cluster reported that the number of remand detainees continued to decrease annually. This reduction was ascribed to interventions such as improved case flow management, and speedier trials; increased use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; emphasis on resolving long outstanding cases through additional backlog courts; giving priority to all matters where the accused have been in custody for long periods of time. The cluster reported that in most cases, matters were dealt with in three to four months. Fewer than six percent of matters remained unresolved for two years or longer. By the end of March 2012, the average length of time spent in remand had been reduced from 150 days to 96 days.