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New Nightingale court opens in Monument

Press release

Efforts to deliver speedier justice across London have been stepped up this week after a fifth Nightingale court opened its doors in the capital.

How tech solutions helped hear a complex murder trial

Blog post

Fitting together all the pieces when hearing a murder trial is always challenging for the Crown Court. Add in multiple defendants and the impact of essential safety measures, and the picture becomes even more complicated.

‘Super courtroom’ opens in Manchester

Press release

More victims, defendants and witnesses will receive faster access to justice when the first ever ‘super courtroom’ opens in Manchester today (10 September).

How the courts help tackle knife crime

Blog post

Jasmine Norton highlights how HMCTS prepared for the implementation of new orders being piloted in London from July 2021 and looks at the context of the work within a wider policy perspective.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals guidance

Guidance

This page provides advice and guidance for all court and tribunal users during the COVID-19 pandemic and will be updated when new advice is available.

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HMCTS weekly operational summary

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A weekly summary of the latest HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position for users. We will aim to update this every Friday at 4pm.

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Lakh Jemmett
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