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Recommendation 31
31
Not Addressed
Paragraph: 89
A central lesson from the covid-19 pandemic is the enduring impact that pandemics can have...
Conclusion
A central lesson from the covid-19 pandemic is the enduring impact that pandemics can have on our criminal justice system and courts. In response to the pandemic the Government was right to look for ways to reduce pressure on the courts system and to avoid overwhelming the magistrates’ courts with covid-19 related cases. We recognise that the efficiency of the single justice procedure had a role to play in this.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response outlines existing provisions for media access and transparency in Single Justice Procedure (SJP) cases, stating the Ministry of Justice does not agree with an unstated recommendation related to the report, but assures continued work with the media.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 8 September 2022. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗