Are the English courts really ready for this?
The Court released a paper “Justice Matters” and in it they detail their proposals.
Here is a summary of what’s to come:-
Probate, Divorce and Civil Litigation cases will move to an on-line process.
Crime
The proposal is a joined up system for the courts, police and prosecutors;
Video link trials:-
- To enable victims to give evidence where they feel safe!
- Prisoners may not have to be moved
Non-payment of transport fares – an online process where users can log on, see evidence, accept convictions and pay a fine online.
How will the Courts do all of this?
- Sell existing buildings not in use;
- Renovate buildings that are in use;
- Create online hearing centres to handle least serious cases;
- Have a customer support service centre;
- Open courts for longer and at weekends;
- Video technology for customers to attend hearings to give evidence;
- Enable an online system for financial assistance applications.
