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One recent reform in English legal system

In terms of technological integration in the case management process, 2019 marked a major
shift for the Magistrates' court in the English legal system. In fact, the court decided to
recommend replacing the "Case Management System" with the standard method of accessing
information. This scheme allows the findings to be handled in depth.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the recent reform
One of this system's excellent advantages is that all documentation is uploaded and archived.
This modern archival strategy makes it easier for judges to view and find out about the case
records. Relevant facts will not be lost from there, which guarantees justice in the courtroom.
In addition, this scheme helps reduce the possibility of duplication, and helps to improve the
quality of work.

Switching from the old system to the current system, though, requires a lot of money and time
to introduce initially. The move is entirely rational, based on the advantages that the Case
Management System offers. The case management system aims to address the challenges of
record handling, which was a significant issue for the court in 2006. The new system aims to
solve the old system's shortcomings, which saves costs and time for looking. From there to
help the judge more quickly settle the proceedings.
3. One recent development in English legal system
The most significant change to the operation of courts and tribunals during the pandemic was
the move to remote hearings due to participants cannot attend court or tribunal buildings. So,
Courts and tribunals adapted quickly, making use of the limited technology available to
deliver remote hearings.
Since March 2020, courts have rapidly moved online, speeding up existing plans to digitize
the courts as part of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) reform programme.
For example, the Cloud Video Platform was rolled out in July 2020, and is now available for
the following hearings:
 civil
 family
 tribunal
 magistrate
 Crown
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the recent development
Remote hearings working well
Feedback from The Law Society suggests that some cases can be dealt with perfectly well
remotely, and this should remain a permanent feature of the justice system.

For example, remote hearings seem to be working well in:

 simple procedural hearings involving only judges and advocates, such as directions
hearings or case management hearings
 cases involving more sophisticated parties and/or legal entities, such as in the English
and Welsh commercial courts
 more technical or administrative proceedings
Remote hearings working less well
However, there are more issues in cases which involve live evidence or significant
controversy, such as:
 tribunals
 criminal, county and family courts
 complex cases, such as contested family hearings

 Overall, the conclusion seems to be that anything is better than nothing, and the complete
shutdown of the court system would cause untold harm to children and families. We are
fortunate to have such alternative means to conduct hearings available at all.

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