Justice Committee to question Master of the Rolls amid pressures across civil justice
The Justice Committee will hear from the Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice in England and Wales, plus his deputy, during the first evidence session in Parliament on Tuesday, 18 March of its new inquiry into the Work of the County Court.
Meeting details
At 2:00pm: Private discussion
Inquiry
Work of the County Court
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Work of the County Court
Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice at Judiciary of England and Wales
Deputy Head of Civil Justice at Judiciary of England and Wales
MPs on the cross-party committee chaired by Labour MP Andy Slaughter will discuss the digitisation and reform programme, delays and problems within the County Court, as well as potential recommendations for change.
The Master of the Rolls is second in judicial importance to the Lady Chief Justice and is consulted on matters such as the civil justice system and rights of audience.