Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 25
25
Accepted
Paragraph: 101
Dedicated economic crime courts would address complex fraud cases and backlog.
Conclusion
We have heard compelling proposals for dedicated economic crime courts to ensure there are judges with the right skills to oversee what can often be lengthy and sometimes complex cases. This would also help address the backlog in fraud cases, which are not always seen as a priority for listing. We support the steps the Government is taking in this direction.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government recognises the impact of delays and clarifies that dedicated courts alone would not increase capacity. However, it confirms the planned construction of the City of London Law courts, opening in 2026, which is expected to focus on high-level fraud, cyber, and economic crime cases.
Paragraph Reference:
101
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 11 January 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗