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The number of people representing themselves in civil cases has grown enormously in the past decade, prompting calls to relieve pressure on the court system.
NZ's district courts are still feeling the lingering effects of Covid-19, as the justice system clogs with cases - More than 140,000 court appearances have been delayed since March 2020.
New Zealand's district courts are still feeling the lingering effects of Covid-19, as the justice system clogs with cases. First published by RNZ...
New Zealand Law Society's president says people being turned away from legal aid due to a lack of supply wasn't good enough: "Our system starts collapsing at that point."
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The mother was shocked to learn very little could be done legally.