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The reforms under the Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011, which the Government says will result in more people resolving disputes before going to court, take effect today (1 August)."Under the…
Lawyers Weekly
The reforms under the Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011, which the Government says will result in more people resolving disputes before going to court, take effect today (1 August).
"These changes will increase access to justice for the community by encouraging realistic - and less costly - alternatives to litigation."
According to McClelland, the changes will achieve more efficient administration of justice and reinforce the idea that litigation in the courts should be the last resort.
"Parties can benefit from exchanging information, narrowing the issues in dispute and exploring options for resolution leading to more matters being settled by agreement earlier on, before significant costs have been incurred and legal positions become entrenched," he said.
