Increasingly, judges and other judicial officers have to tackle ever more complex issues in managing cases. With this has come more emphasis on the need for effective case flow management, giving courts new responsibilities to secure the cooperation of the many agencies involved in judicial administration.
This course will take a detailed look at the principles and techniques for the development and management of a modern, efficient, fair and transparent system – not only from the court’s perspective, but also considering the obligations and responsibilities of others involved in the administrations of justice.
It includes a comprehensive review of the lessons learned from recent justice system reforms in England and Wales, designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
The course includes inputs from expert guest speakers on the judge’s role in court, supplemented with a site visit to observe the system in practice.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: On completion, you will be able to:
Recognise the key ingredients of a modern and successful case management strategy
Demonstrate your judicial independence and integrity through effective case handling
Influence the behaviour of others by the appropriate use of case management directions
Conduct a pre-trial review hearing and proactively monitor the progress of a case
Make use of special measures to protect the vulnerable
Use technology to support case management
Set appropriate and challenging performance targets and monitor your team’s performance
Course Structure
KEY TOPICS:
Establishing an improved case management system
Promoting judicial leadership as an essential case management tool
Practising your case management skills in a supportive learning environment
Deployment of limited resources in the efficient and transparent administration of justice
Critical examination of judicial case management practices through attendance at a live courtroom session
Monitoring and evaluation of case management procedures
