Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 32
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County Court's continued reliance on paper files causes significant delays and inefficiencies
Conclusion
It is very difficult to understand why the County Court continues to rely on paper files, which need to be shipped around the country at great cost. Paper is a serious cause of the delays in the County Court, caused by a “patchwork” of systems and case reference numbers, and standing at direct odds with the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to digital transformation. (Conclusion, Paragraph 136)
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 ↗