Three Tracks

Question 1

Problems with civil courts?

Answer 1

-too expensive
-long waiting lists
-too complicated for general; public
-unsure how to start a claim

Question 2

Lord woolf in 1996 report on access to justice recommended three changes which were.

Answer 2

-simplify current language
-introduce three track system
-encourage ADR

Question 3

One change was to encourage DIY claims this was done by.

Answer 3

-N1 claim form if it proceeds it is allocated to one of the three tracks.

Question 4

Small Claims Track.

Answer 4

-under £10,000 and personal injury cases under £1000
-Lawyers are discouraged, the winner cannot recover the cost of solicitor from the losing party.
-district judge
-minor civil cases with informal setting

Question 5

The Fast Track.

Answer 5

-claims no more than £25000
-claim to be heard within 30 weeks to reduce time wasting by counsel and running up of costs
-circuit judge
-more formal setting in open court
-single expert witness allowed

Question 6

The Multi Track.

Answer 6

-Claims of more than £25000
-high court or circuit judge
-most formal of tracks, insists judge has a hands on approach
- 72 week maximum from allocation to trial