Petitions/Review and reform the court system to address delays
StatusClosed
Opened30 Apr 2025
Closes30 Oct 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

We want the Government to review and reform the court system to reduce delays. We think it should consider introducing expert panels for small claims and non-criminal cases, to enable justice to be delivered faster, fairly, and without the emotional and financial toll of long waits.

We feel the system is outdated, overwhelmed, and breaking people down. Justice delayed is justice denied. People can wait over a year for small claims and can receive no updates or support throughout. We believe many accept unfair outcomes just to avoid the stress and delay. We feel the system is slow, outdated, and damaging. Whether claimant or defendant, people need swift resolution. We think that fast justice deters wrongdoing and restores faith and that the justice system is fuelling a mental health crisis. It’s time for change.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Siân Berry
1Siân Berry MP
Brighton Pavilion
5
Peter Kyle
2Peter Kyle MP
Hove and Portslade
4
Andrew Griffith
3Andrew Griffith MP
Arundel and South Downs
2
James MacCleary
4James MacCleary MP
Lewes
2
Richard Fuller
5Richard Fuller MP
North Bedfordshire
2
Liam Conlon
6Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Peter Swallow
7Peter Swallow MP
Bracknell
1
Chris Ward
8Chris Ward MP
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
1
Christian Wakeford
9Christian Wakeford MP
Bury South
1
Sarah Gibson
10Sarah Gibson MP
Chippenham
1
Review and reform the court system to address delays — Petitions