Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 3
3
Acknowledged
Lack of transparency and data on regional County Court performance hinders effective scrutiny.
Conclusion
The civil justice quarterly statistics do not aid transparency or allow for effective data-led scrutiny into the performances of individual courts. The County Court is known to house significant regional variation across England and Wales yet there is no evidence of pro-active measurement of these regional differences, analysis of why such variation occurs, or sharing of good practice. (Conclusion, Paragraph 31)
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the importance of data-informed listing practices and states that HMCTS is currently exploring the development of predictive analytical tools using machine learning to support better administration of listing.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We agree that developing data-informed listing practices can drive productivity improvements. HMCTS is currently exploring how the development of predictive analytical tools, underpinned by machine learning could support better administration of listing (noting that some over-listing is necessary, as set out below).