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Written question asked by Shockat Adam (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. It was answered by Sarah Sackman (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


County Courts: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department collects data on document handling errors or lost filings in County Court civil cases.

Answer

The information requested is not held centrally. The terms “document handling errors” and “lost filings” are broad and may encompass a wide range of issues, making it difficult to provide a specific or reliable answer. HMCTS is reducing the risk of administrative errors in civil claims through work to digitalise processes.

The Deputy Prime Minister has announced further modernisation of civil justice with £50 million investment to continue digitalising the County Court.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126855
Session
2024-26
Subjects
County courts Standards
Link
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