Part 5/14:

Stephen shares his recent five-year lawsuit experience, highlighting the systemic flaws: unfair costs, limited access, and delay. The civil justice system has become so complex and costly that ordinary people are effectively excluded from meaningful recourse. His own case—defending against a false claim—cost over 1.3 million pounds, yet the adversary’s victory was nominal, and he could only recover a fraction of his costs.

He criticizes the criminal justice focus, noting that civil disputes over property, contracts, and family law are equally vital for societal stability. Yet, the system is increasingly inaccessible for regular citizens due to convoluted procedures and astronomical costs, leading to injustice and societal disillusionment.