The Danish political party Venstre proposes centralizing some functions of the probate and enforcement courts to improve efficiency and reduce wait times in the judicial system.
The Danish political party Venstre, represented by their justice spokesperson Preben Bang Henriksen, has put forth a proposal to consolidate the operations of the probate and enforcement courts across the country's 24 district courts. This move is aimed at freeing up man-hours and reducing the current extensive waiting times for judicial proceedings. Henriksen argues that merely hiring more staff is not a solution that Venstre supports, and instead, the focus should be on streamlining processes within the existing court structure.
Henriksen highlights that the current wait times for court cases are excessive, prompting the need for a reevaluation of how the probate court—dealing with inheritance cases—and the enforcement court—handling forced auctions—are managed at the local level. His suggestion advocates for a centralized system to foster a more efficient legal process. The intent is to allow judges more time to address cases by optimizing courtroom operations through this consolidation.
If this proposed centralization proves successful, the newly available hours could then be redirected towards decreasing waiting times for other cases within the judicial system. This approach embodies a significant shift in Venstre's policy, prioritizing systemic improvement over a simple increase in personnel, showcasing the party's commitment to judicial reform in Denmark.
