Which of the following developments does not help alleviate the backlog of cases in Canada's criminal justice system?
A) the re-instatement of the two-for-one credit for time served in remand
B) the remedies spelled out in R v. Jordan (1996)
C) hiring more Crown attorneys
D) the use of alternative justice mechanisms, like drug treatment courts

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The re-instatement of the two-for-one credit for time served in remand does not alleviate the backlog of cases in Canada's criminal justice system. Instead, it addresses the issue of pre-trial detention time but does not directly contribute to reducing the number of cases awaiting trial or decision.

Which of the Following Developments Does Not Help Alleviate the Backlog