Research and analysis
Factors influencing court users’ decisions to bring cases to court
A report summarising the findings of a qualitative study on the factors influencing users’ decisions to bring cases to the civil and family courts.
Applies to England and Wales
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The Ministry of Justice commissioned Ipsos UK to conduct a qualitative research study to explore the attitudes, knowledge and experiences of individuals and small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) which have brought cases to the civil and family courts. A behaviour-research approach was adopted, using the ‘COM-B model’ of behaviour change.
This report presents the findings from this research and provides up-to-date evidence on users’ decisions to seek redress through courts, and what role costs, including court fees, played in these decisions.
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Published 22 June 2023