Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 15
15
Deferred
Unbearable HMCTS staffing crisis impedes County Court support and efficient access to justice.
Conclusion
The Committee would like to pay tribute to the dedication and hard work of frontline staff in the County Court. However, the current staffing crisis in HMCTS is untenable, impeding its ability to support County Court users and ensuring efficient access to justice. (Conclusion, Paragraph 74)
Government Response Summary
The government stated that a system for requesting reasonable adjustments is already in place for court users, but did not address the concern about the staffing crisis in HMCTS.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
There is already a system in place which meets this objective. In short, court users are invited to notify HMCTS where they are requesting a Reasonable Adjustment. The process is set out at – Equality and diversity – HM Courts & Tribunals Service – GOV.UK Digitisation