impacts of cost and time

Question 1

explain legal costs.

Answer 1

costs incurred for legal rep. not everyone has access to it. Having good legal rep can increase chance of success.

Question 2

what are measures to address costs in civil law?

Answer 2

having alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and pro bono bodies and schemes.

Question 3

what are the impacts of time in civil law?

Answer 3

quick and efficient hearings are fairer than long ones where it becomes unfair to a party. time it takes for dispute resolution depends on the complexity of the case, type of claim etc.

Question 4

what are factors that casue delays?

Answer 4

backlogs: cases that are in line for a hearing and need to be resolved.
pre-trial procedures: pre-trial steps can be long and complex, it could take months
evidence gathering and preparations: time it takes to get ready.

Question 5

what are measures to reduce delays in civil law?

Answer 5

• the use of case management powers. giving the court greater control over cases to make sure they are solved in a timely manner, they can for example:
• • order mediation or other resolution method
• order that no pleadings are needed