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Government Rules Out Nightingale-Style Courts for Possession Cases
The government has ruled out the introduction of Nightingale-style courts to address possession case backlogs. Justice Minister Sarah Sackman stated in a written parliamentary answer that there is no national backlog for possession cases.
According to Property118, this decision comes despite ongoing concerns about court reforms. Propertymark has previously called for the creation of specialist housing courts to address issues in the system.
This development is relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks, as it confirms that no additional court resources will be allocated for possession cases at this time. The government’s position is that the current system does not require Nightingale-style courts for these matters.
Source: Property118