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After Experience of COVID, More Online Court Cases Possible

More court cases could go online to make them more accessible and efficient, according to a new report published by Aberystwyth academics looking at the justice system during the pandemic. Over the last year, a team from Aberystwyth University have looked at the experiences of...

Average time to register an LPA reaches 82 days

Lasting powers of attorney (LPA) are taking at least three months to register, according to new government figures. Tom Pursglove, justice minister, confirmed that the time taken was more than double the Office of the Public Guardian's 40-day target. Nearly all LPAs registered this year (99...

Repair bill for courtrooms reaches £1 billion

MPs have asked the government to urgently repair dilapidated court buildings, as the repair bill reaches £1 billion. A justice committee report out today states that existing courtrooms should be shut for critical repairs whilst temporary court buildings remain open. Courtrooms being unavailable as they are...