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Press release

New service centres see quicker support for court users

Some 30,000 court users seeking support had their calls answered in just 30 seconds, thanks to the introduction of the first Courts and Tribunals Service Centres earlier this year.

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News story

Probate work moves to courts and tribunals service centre

People applying for grants of probate online will now have their cases dealt with by trained experts located at a regional centre.

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Blog post

Selling off the silver or ensuring we’re fit for the future?

A blog post from Susan Acland-Hood, HMCTS CEO in which she talks about court closures and access to justice.

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News story

Temporary closure of Croydon Magistrates’ Court from September 2019

HM Courts & Tribunals Service is making plans for the temporary closure of Croydon Magistrates’ Court from the beginning of September 2019 until the end of the year, while we carry out work to the building.

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Corporate report

HM Courts & Tribunals Service annual report and accounts 2018 to 2019

Annual report and accounts for HM Courts & Tribunals Service, including performance and spending information.

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News story

Start date announced for extended court hours pilots

Court users in Manchester and Brentford will be able to test the benefits of extended sitting hours from September, HM Courts and Tribunals Service announced today (21 June 2019).

Latest from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service

  1. Mrs L Smith v The Automobile Association: 2414842/2018
    • Employment tribunal decision
  2. Mr Ben Fairburn v Eltrace Ltd: 2406088/2019
    • Employment tribunal decision
  3. Mr P Fowler v Sellafield Ltd: 2417193/2018
    • 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. Make a court claim for money
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Guidance and regulation

  1. Fees in the Civil and Family Courts - main fees (EX50)
    • Guidance
  2. Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
    • Guidance
See all guidance and regulation

News and communications

  1. New service centres see quicker support for court users
    • Press release
  2. Probate work moves to courts and tribunals service centre
    • News story
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Research and statistics

  1. HMCTS management information - June 2019
    • Statistical data set
  2. HM Courts & Tribunals Service – Research at HMCTS
    • Research
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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
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Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. HM Courts & Tribunals Business Plan for 2019 to 2020
    • Corporate report
  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
Liz Doherty
Ministry of Justice Representative Board Member
Lady Justice Macur DBE
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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