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Courts reform gives stronger protection for victims and witnesses
Vulnerable victims and witnesses will no longer have to appear in court under new plans to roll out pre-trial evidence sessions.
HM Courts &
Tribunals Service
Transforming our justice system: consultation
Seeks views on changes to the justice system.
Transforming our justice system – joint statement
Announcement of ambitious programme of reform to modernise Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service.
The future of Camberwell Green and Hammersmith magistrates’ courts
This consultation proposes that Camberwell Green and Hammersmith magistrates’ courts are closed.
Modernisation of justice through technology and innovation
A speech on modernising the justice system by the Digital Director for HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
Crown Courts to pilot filming for the first time
Justice Minister announces not-for-broadcast trial that will film judges’ sentencing remarks in 8 courts in England and Wales.
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Extended civil restraint orders in force
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- Guidance
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General civil restraint orders in force
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- Guidance
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Immigration and Asylum Daily Court Lists
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What we do
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.
Our policies
Documents
Our announcements
Our consultations
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Avon and Somerset local justice areas: proposed merger
- Consultation outcome
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Transforming our justice system: consultation
- Open consultation
Our publications
Our management
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Kevin Sadler
Chief Executive and Board Member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service
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Lynne Hamilton
Finance, Governance and Performance Director and Board Member
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Paul Harris
Courts and Tribunals Development Director and Board Member
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Guy Tompkins
Operations Director and Board Member
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Kevin Gallagher
Digital Director
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Richard Goodman
Change Director
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Faran Johnson
Human Resources Director
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Sidonie Kingsmill
Customer Engagement Director
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Robert Ayling
Independent Chair of Board
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Victoria Cochrane
Independent Chair of Audit Committee (Non-executive Board Member)
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Rachel Osborne
Independent Non-executive Board Member
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Ian Playford
Independent Non-executive Board Member
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Sir Ernest Ryder
Independent Judicial Board Member
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Lord Justice Fulford
Independent Judicial Board Member
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District Judge Michael Walker CBE
Independent Judicial Board Member
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Liz Doherty
Ministry of Justice Representative Board Member
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