Petition · Ministry of Justice

Review and reform the court system to address delays

Closed 40 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to review and reform the court system to reduce delays. We think it should consider introducing expert panels for small claims and non-criminal cases, to enable justice to be delivered faster, fairly, and without the emotional and financial toll of long waits.
We feel the system is outdated, overwhelmed, and breaking people down. Justice delayed is justice denied. People can wait over a year for small claims and can receive no updates or support throughout. We believe many accept unfair outcomes just to avoid the stress and delay. We feel the system is slow, outdated, and damaging. Whether claimant or defendant, people need swift resolution. We think that fast justice deters wrongdoing and restores faith and that the justice system is fuelling a mental health crisis. It’s time for change.

Timeline

30 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
30 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 40
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 30 Apr 2025
Closed 30 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.