County Court Improvements
The government has stated that the county court system is improving, with new digital services supporting swifter access to justice, according to a minister's statement to MPs.
A recent report by the Commons justice committee had called for a review of the system, but the government has rejected this call, instead citing reforms that are already reducing waiting times.
- The government has accepted most of the committee's 25 proposals, including:
- Extending the use of remote hearings
- Replacing information systems
Some waiting times for those claims that require a trial are too long.
An action plan is underway to improve court contact services.
Author's summary: Government rejects call for county court review.