“The first part of this article, published in the July issue of the Advocate, outlined the pressing need to address timeliness and eliminate undue delay in the justice system. The second part of this article builds the case for action by exploring proven and proposed solutions. The third part will speak to frequently encountered objections and implementation.

This article calls for the transformation of our legal culture around timeliness. It discusses changes that can be acted on now, and others that can be improved or implemented over the next generation. The proposed solutions come from a review of British Columbia’s experience over the past three decades, the causes of historical delay in justice systems, and experiences in other courts and venues…”

Continue Reading: Geoffrey Cowper, K.C., “Delay and Timeliness: Part II – Timely Solutions” (September 2024). The Advocate Vol 82:5 681-689. Online: https://issuu.com/advocatemagazine/docs/sept_pages_641-800_col_127ab40917c758.