Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Rejected
Collect and publish individual court performance data to address County Court delays and disparities.
Conclusion
HMCTS must collect and publish data on individual court and tribunal performances to allow for the identification of regional disparities, and support investment planning in reducing County Court delays. The data must include the timeliness of pre-trial stages, rates of settlement and enable HMCTS’ performance to be measured against published key performance indicators. (Recommendation, Paragraph 32)
Government Response Summary
The government states that listing is a judicial function requiring over-listing, and that the better strategic solution is improved, data-informed listing, without committing to collecting or publishing the specific granular court and tribunal performance data requested.
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
Listing is a judicial function, and over-listing is necessary due to the large volumes of cases that will settle before their hearing (approx. 45%), as this ensures that judicial resourcing and sitting day utilisation are maximised. Over-listing is managed carefully. We consider that the better strategic solution to this issue is improved, data-informed listing. HMCTS does on occasion make ex-gratia payments to individuals who have been disadvantaged due to maladministration. The number and value of these payments for HMCTS as a whole is released via the Annual Report and Accounts.