Efficiency of Courts of Justice

Courts are central to democracy, economic life and public trust, yet many judicial systems face growing pressure to deliver timely, accessible and high-quality justice with limited resources. This book offers a clear, practical introduction to measuring and improving the efficiency of courts of justice. Written for lawyers and judicial-performance scholars, it explains how data, key performance indicators and frontier methods can be used to compare courts, identify bottlenecks and learn from best practice. Rather than treating efficiency as a narrow numbers exercise, the book presents it as a conversation starter for judges, court managers, policymakers, lawyers and researchers. With accessible examples, European evidence and attention to quality, fairness, specialization and local context, it shows how rigorous analysis can support better-informed reforms and help courts serve society more effectively. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.