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in the Court of Appeal, dealing with applications for leave to appeal on
the papers.
(d)
How unrepresented litigants should be treated both generally and in relation to
the procedural changes, would merit special attention as part of the training
programme.
Much of the abovementioned training would occur as part of an extensive programme
implemented as the changes are introduced. Thereafter, training should be routinely
conducted by the Judicial Studies Board, to keep judges up to date with further
developments and to promote consistent application of discretionary powers.
It is, of course, not merely judges and court staff who need to be trained. It is equally
important for the success of the reforms that members of the legal profession should
receive, on a continuing basis, proper education regarding the changes introduced and
the principles which underlie them. Lawyers will also have the responsibility of
ensuring that their clients appreciate what is required of them, for instance, in relation
to discovery, verified pleadings, witness statements and so forth. Professional
associations involving expert witnesses and other interest groups would be expected to
provide relevant training for their members. More broadly, educational efforts should
be made towards improving public understanding of the civil justice system.
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