5.2 Streamlining and Safeguarding Justices Processes and Engagement
How can digital tools and automation simplify the way evidence is gathered, cases are managed and the public interacts with BTP services? How might processes evolve over time to reduce duplication, delays and administrative burden, while maintaining fairness, transparency and high standards of evidence? What safeguards are needed to ensure trust, data security and accountability in more streamlined systems, and how can improved services strengthen public confidence while remaining proportionate and cost‑effective?

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