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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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Press release

Priority courts to make sure justice is served

A network of priority courts will remain open during the coronavirus pandemic to make sure the justice system continues to operate effectively.

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Detailed guide

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

This page provides a daily summary of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position during the coronavirus pandemic. We will aim to update this page by 9am daily.

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News story

Courts during coronavirus pandemic: Robert Buckland statement

A statement from the Lord Chancellor on the running of courts during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Blog post

A fresh, young perspective on court information

Rachael Collins, HMCTS Crime Service Manager talks about working with the Youth Justice Board to improve our information to meet the needs of children and young adults.

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Press release

Digital form quicker and easier for separated parents applying to see children

It will be quicker and easier for separated parents to apply to see their children thanks to a new online service launched by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).

Latest from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service

  1. Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation
    • Detailed guide
  2. HMCTS online services for legal professionals
    • Detailed guide
  3. HMCTS telephone and video hearings during coronavirus outbreak
    • Detailed guide

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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. Applying for probate
  2. Make a claim to an employment tribunal
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Guidance and regulation

  1. Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation
    • Detailed guide
  2. HMCTS telephone and video hearings during coronavirus outbreak
    • Detailed guide
See all guidance and regulation

News and communications

  1. Priority courts to make sure justice is served
    • Press release
  2. Courts during coronavirus pandemic: Robert Buckland statement
    • News story
See all news and communications

Research and statistics

  1. HMCTS management information - January 2020
    • Statistical data set
  2. HMCTS management information - December 2019
    • Statistical data set
See all research and statistics

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. Scotland employment tribunal user group minutes, January 2020
    • Transparency
  2. Flexible operating hours evaluation plan and summary
    • Transparency
See all transparency and freedom of information releases

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 and Board Member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Andrew Baigent
Chief Finance Officer and Board Member
Guy Tompkins
Operations Director and Board Member
Dave Perry
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Richard Goodman
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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