Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 20
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Significant regional disparities exist in family court case durations, particularly in London.
Conclusion
In some regions, particularly London, children have to wait much longer than in other areas to have their cases concluded.41 In December 2024, the average duration for public law cases was 24 weeks in Wales but 53 weeks in London; and for private law, it was 18 weeks for Wales and 70 weeks for London.42 Family courts in London also tend to process fewer cases a day than many other areas.43