Over the last decade, justice systems have been subjected to unprecedented change, increasing the emphasis placed upon effective case flow management and the concomitant reforms in access to justice. Such emphasis has grown from the realisation that in order to achieve equitable and sustainable development in the justice system, judicial processes must be comprehensive and inter-agency focused; providing an efficient, effective and demonstrably equitable justice system. Properly directed capacity building is a critical component in ensuring the success of these developmental processes.
This one-week programme is designed to provide a concise, comprehensive overview of recent reforms to the UK justice system which have sought to reduce delay and to bring greater efficiency to court administration procedures. The programme offers an opportunity for judges, magistrates, court administrators and other justice system professionals to design a case management regime that meets the needs of their own jurisdictions.
The programme is intended to equip participants with the skills needed to plan and implement changes aimed at reducing delay, and in turn to build public confidence in their justice system’s overall capacity and capability.