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Recommendation 1

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Make County Court improvement a key priority for the Ministry of Justice.

Conclusion
The criminal justice system is often the focus of mainstream attention and gets recognition for delivering justice, but with over a million claims each year, and a vast jurisdiction, the County Court is where most citizens and businesses encounter the justice system. It is imperative that the improvement of the County Court becomes a key priority of the Ministry of Justice. (Conclusion, Paragraph 16) Delays in the County Court
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗