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Warning about bailiff email scam

News story

Scammers are posing as County Court bailiffs to demand payment.

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).

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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Kevin Sadler
Chief Executive and Board member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Tim Parker
Independent Chair of Board
Andrew Baigent
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Guy Tompkins
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John Laverick
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Gemma Hewison
Strategy and Change Director
Georgia Jerram
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Louise Alexander
Human Resources Director
Victoria Cochrane
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Nicky Wilden
Independent Non-executive Board Member
Lakh Jemmett
Independent Non-executive Board Member
The Rt Hon Sir Keith Lindblom
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District Judge Tim Jenkins
Independent Judicial Board Member
Annabel Burns
Ministry of Justice Representative Board Member
Lady Justice Thirlwall
Independent Judicial Board Member
Paul Harris
HMCTS Operations Director
Rupert Morgan
Property Director

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