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The impact of COVID-19 measures on the civil justice system: Report and recommendations

This report presents the findings of a rapid review undertaken by the Civil Justice Council into the impact of COVID-19 arrangements on users of the civil justice system. Over 1,000 responses were submitted over the course of two weeks. The report  contains recommendations on the continuing use of remote hearings across the civil justice system […]

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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on tribunals: The experience of tribunal judges

The measures introduced to tackle the spread of COVID-19 resulted in rapid changes to the operation of courts and tribunals across England and Wales. Across the tribunals system, measures were put in place to protect public safety and ensure that tribunals were able to function and hear cases wherever possible. A range of procedural and […]

Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on tribunals: The experience of tribunal judges
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‘Justice system data’ : a comparative study

This report analyses the ways in which ‘justice system data’ – that is the information generated by the process of justice – is managed in three countries: Australia, Canada and Ireland. It considers how data-sharing methods are perceived to relate to judicial independence, innovation, and public understanding of, and confidence in, the justice system. The […]

‘Justice system data’ : a comparative study
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Access to Justice through University Law Clinics

This report is based on data received through responses to an electronic survey which was distributed to university Law Schools throughout the UK from June–July 2015. The research identified 62 university Law Schools with law clinics, of whom 32 responded to the survey, giving a survey response rate of 52%. Recommendations Understanding the value of […]

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Legal and regulatory frameworks governing the use of automated decision making and assisted decision making by public bodies

This briefing paper was prepared in advance of a technical legal workshop: “Reforming the law around the use of automated and assisted decision making by public bodies”. The workshop was convened to support the Law Commission in developing priorities for its 14th Programme of Law Reform. The authors highlight the urgent need for legal reform. […]

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Understanding the legal problems of renters

Study shows that people living in rented accommodation are twice as likely to experience some kinds of non-housing-related legal problems as those living in other types of housing. The Legal Education Foundation has funded a study comparing the legal difficulties experienced by people living in rented accommodation with those who live in their own homes […]

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Reforming the law around the use of automated and assisted decision making by public bodies: Report from a technical legal workshop

This report is a summary of a technical legal workshop held online on Thursday 17 June 2021 under the Chatham House rule. The workshop was hosted by The Legal Education Foundation (“TLEF”), as part of their Fairer Systems and Smarter Justice work programmes. The aim of the workshop was to support the Law Commission of […]

Reforming the law around the use of automated and assisted decision making by public bodies: Report from a technical legal workshop
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Exploring Law School Thought Leadership and Impact on Access to Justice: Lessons from the United States

The workshop brought together representatives from the UK’s leading law schools, NGOs working on access to justice and funders to discuss the potential for UK law schools to develop their existing role in providing thought-leadership and impact in relation to access to justice. Attendees heard from three speakers who have extensive experience in developing and […]

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TLEF response to the Law Commission: Reforming the law around the use of automated and assisted decision making by public bodies

Automated Decision Making (“ADM”) and Assisted Decision Making (“ASDM”) systems are widely used to support decision making across the public sector. When deployed appropriately and lawfully, the adoption of these technologies offers the potential to improve the speed and consistency of decision-making whilst generating significant savings for the taxpayer. However, recent experiences in immigration, policing, […]

TLEF response to the Law Commission: Reforming the law around the use of automated and assisted decision making by public bodies
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