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LNB NEWS: Law Society comments on HMCTS extending court reform programme timeline

27 March 2023
Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice
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The Law Society of England and Wales has commented on the His Majesty's Courts and Tribunal Service's (HMCTS) decision to extend the timeline of its court reform programme. 

Lexis®Library update: The Law Society president, Lubna Shuja, has welcomed this change and has also called on HMCTS to adjust timelines to ensure the changes are realistic and achievable.

Shuja has also said that streamlining court services will assist in addressing the backlog causing delays in criminal and civil justice systems.

Lastly, Shuja has highlighted that the Law Society is still waiting for the publication of the interim evaluation report, the publication of which will show the Law Society service performance and the impact on access to justice.

Source: Putting the brakes on rushed court reform is right approach

This content was first published by LNB News / Lexis®Library, a LexisNexis® company, on 24 March 2023 and is published with permission. Further information can be found at: www.lexisnexis.co.uk

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