How can a slow court process affect access to justice?

Correct answer: Delay can reduce the effectiveness of justice

Correct answer: A. Access to justice means more than having a court formally available; people must also be able to obtain a timely, understandable, and effective remedy. When a case takes too long, a victim may continue suffering, evidence may become difficult to preserve, witnesses may forget details, and legal expenses may become unbearable. A person with limited money or time may abandon a valid claim. Delay can also reduce public confidence in the justice system, although careful procedure is still necessary to protect fairness and prevent rushed decisions. A is correct because excessive delay can make a legal remedy less useful. B is wrong because delay does not always strengthen rights. C is wrong because time can materially affect relief and evidence. D is unrelated: courts do not become the Election Commission through delay. Memory cue: justice delayed may become justice weakened, but speed must not destroy fairness.