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Photograpgh of Cloth Hall Court, Leeds

Press release

10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ unveiled

The Lord Chancellor has today (19 July 2020) announced locations for 10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ which have been rapidly set up to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.

Scales of justice

Press release

Wrexham magistrates’ court to undergo £5.4m transformation

Wrexham Magistrates’ Court will undergo £5.4m worth of renovations to boost capacity, improve accessibility, and deliver more trials.

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Guidance

HMCTS Vulnerability Action Plan

A plan outlining the the way courts and tribunals have changed the way they work to run safely during COVID-19 and enable vulnerable people to access the justice system.

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Detailed guide

Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation

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

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Detailed guide

HMCTS weekly operational summary on courts and tribunals during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

This page provides a weekly summary of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position during the coronavirus pandemic. We will aim to update this every Friday at 5pm.

Cloth Hall Court Leeds

Detailed guide

Courts and tribunals additional capacity during coronavirus outbreak: Nightingale courts

This page holds a list of additional facilities opening to support the courts and tribunals estate during the coronavirus outbreak.

Latest from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service

  1. Mr K McGough v MW Lift Services Ltd: 2504372/2019
    • Employment tribunal decision
  2. Mr K Carter v BM Logistics Management Ltd: 2504222/2019 and 2504278/2019
    • Employment tribunal decision
  3. Mr A Suddick v Mr David Tate: 2500588/2020
    • Employment tribunal decision

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What the HM Courts & Tribunals Service does

HM Courts & Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales.

HMCTS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.

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Services

  1. Search probate records for documents and wills (England and Wales)
  2. Applying for probate
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Guidance and regulation

  1. Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation
    • Detailed guide
  2. Fees in the Civil and Family Courts - main fees (EX50)
    • Guidance
See all guidance and regulation

News and communications

  1. Wrexham magistrates’ court to undergo £5.4m transformation
    • Press release
  2. 10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ unveiled
    • Press release
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Research and statistics

  1. HM Courts & Tribunals Service – Statistics at HMCTS
    • Statistics
  2. HMCTS Video Hearings process evaluation (phase 2) final report
    • Independent report
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Policy papers and consultations

  1. A consultation on HMCTS' revised Welsh Language Scheme
    • Consultation outcome
  2. Ymgynghoriad ar Gynllun Iaith diwygiedig GLlTEM
    • Consultation outcome
See all policy papers and consultations

Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. National employment tribunal user group minutes, June 2020
    • Transparency
  2. National employment tribunal user group minutes, April 2020
    • Transparency
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Our management

Susan Acland-Hood
Susan Acland-Hood
Chief Executive and Board member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Tim Parker
Independent Chair of Board
Kevin Sadler
Deputy Chief Executive, Operations Director and Board Member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Andrew Baigent
Chief Finance Officer and Board Member
Guy Tompkins
Director of Criminal Enforcement and Confiscations
Dave Perry
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Richard Goodman
Strategy and Change Director
Ed Owen
Director of Communications
Louise Alexander
Human Resources Director
Sidonie Kingsmill
Customer Director
Victoria Cochrane
Independent Chair of Audit Committee (Non-executive Board Member)
Ian Playford
Independent Non-executive Board Member
Lakh Jemmett
Independent Non-executive Board Member
Sir Ernest Ryder
Independent Judicial Board Member
District Judge Tim Jenkins
Independent Judicial Board Member
Annabel Burns
Ministry of Justice Representative Board Member
Lady Justice Thirlwall
Independent Judicial Board Member
Marie-Claire Uhart
Transition Director
Paul Harris
Courts and Tribunals Operations Director
Jonathan Wood
National Services Director
Tim James
Property Director
Gemma Hewison
Crime Programme Director

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