How can we better understand flows into the courts system and improve forecasts of case volumes?
Background
The objective for MoJ goal is to deliver a modern, sustainable and resilient criminal justice system, which ensures timely progression of cases through the courts and supports victims and witnesses to engage with, and feel confident in, the justice system. We want to strengthen our understanding of what works to achieve these aims at each stage.
Next steps
Get in touch with [email protected]
Topics
Research fields
Related UKRI funded projects
-
Using linked Magistrates and Crown Court data to explore defendant appearance(s) over time: specialisation, escalation or de-escalation?
A defendant enters the court room at the magistrates' or Crown Courts, will they be back some time in future? Will the next time be for a more serious crime? By following defendants in the time after they leave the court...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Lancaster University
Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it explores defendant appearances over time, but does not directly address improving forecasts of case volumes.
-
Understanding the nature, extent and outcomes of serious and organised crime cases heard before the Crown Courts in England and Wales (2013-2019)
The costs associated with serious and organised crime (SOC) to the UK are considerable. This study will use defendant-level records relating to cases heard before the Crown Court in England and Wales to assess the rate a...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Hertfordshire
Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it focuses on serious and organised crime cases heard before the Crown Courts, but does not specifically address improving forecasts of case volumes.
-
MTCT: Using AI and machine learning to help Police Forces automate Out of Court Order administration, streamline the restorative justice process and help reduce the court backlog.
With criminal justice cuts, legal aid issues, barristers' strikes and COVID, the UK has seen court backlogs spiral to over 400,000 cases and left victims waiting years for justice. Majority of cases will be for low-level...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: MAKE TIME COUNT TODAY LTD
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the issue of court backlog and improving forecasts of case volumes through AI and machine learning.