Employment disputes could rise in courts

Published on 29 Jun 2010 under category: legal

Employment disputes could rise following a Ministry of Justice spending decision that will see local courts cut back on staff.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said that it plans to shrink the size of the local courts system, many of which it claims "no longer fit the needs of modern communities".

On the decision, courts minister Jonathan Djanogly said: "We now have the opportunity to think afresh about how we can create a more modern fit-for-purpose justice system in line with the way we live our lives today.

"Not all disputes need to be resolved in court. I want to explore whether more people can resolve their disputes in a way that leads to faster and more satisfactory solutions."

The MoJ is currently consulting on whether to close 103 magistrates and 54 county courts across the country.

This could result in employment disputes as more people find themselves out of work due to remote working practices.

Cost-cutting reforms include allowing people to give evidence remotely, which could mean cutting down on the number of staff in courts.

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