Strategic choices for decision-makers cover unmet legal need, structural reform, AI
The Ministry of Justice has announced the publication of its second long-term insights briefing (LTIB) on the future operation of courts and justice services, which has been tabled in Parliament.
According to a media release from the justice ministry, the LTIB identifies six strategic choices for decision-makers to ensure that courts can be more accessible, efficient, and resilient over the following two decades. These strategic choices are:
The justice ministry added that the LTIB also covers:
However, the justice ministry noted that the LTIB includes no policy recommendations.
“Our latest LTIB provided the chance to look ahead and talk with a wide range of people about what they believe matters for the future operation of the courts and justice services,” said Andrew Kibblewhite, secretary for justice, in the media release. “We particularly welcomed the insights of those with experience of the courts and justice services.”
In its media release, the justice ministry discussed the public consultation relating to the draft LTIB.
“It was heartening to see feedback on the LTIB indicate that New Zealand’s courts and justice services generally work effectively,” Kibblewhite said. “However, there were concerns about the timeliness of justice, and that the court system is under-resourced and over-burdened.”
In the media release, he noted that the consultation:
Kibblewhite added that the consultation sought simpler court processes and increased in-court support.
In its media release, the justice ministry explained that future adjustments arising from the LTIB would entail discussion with the government and the judiciary.
