The cons of civil court

• why is the costs of civil courts a disadvantage?

  The legal costs can dwarf the amount which is being claimed- this can deter claimants from trying to make a claim
• What case illustrates how the costs of court can outweigh the amount being claimed?

  Campbell v MGN limited 2004
• why is the fact that there are delays in court proceedings a disadvantage?

  It prolongs the process of accessing justice, which again deters claimants from trying to access justice
• why is the confrontational nature of court a disadvantage?

  In a civil case, the parties view eachother as the enemy- this can make accessing justice traumatic and as would draw people away from doing so
• why is the fact that claimants will most likely always need a lawyer a disadvantage of civil court?

  Due to the fees of lawyers, it will deter people from accessing justice