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More than 27,000 separating families have saved money, protected their children and avoided lengthy, combative courtroom battles, thanks to a £23.6 million government scheme.
Find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day
An explanation of the people who may be present in a Crown Court hearing.
A total of 20 Nightingale courtrooms will remain open in 2024 to allow more cases to be heard across the country, the government has announced today (16 February 2024).
Get help if you're a victim or witness who needs to give evidence in court. Find out how to review your statement, protection you can get in court and how to claim expenses.
How to hire a court in the UK for filming, events and wedding receptions.
A list of additional courtrooms set up to support the justice system.
How to observe a hearing as a journalist, researcher or member of the public.
Restrictions on items you can take into a court or tribunal building; going through security
Guides and videos for prosecutors and defence lawyers on using court technology to present evidence on screens in courtrooms.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a magistrates' court hearing.
The different types of court - magistrates' court, Crown Court and youth court - the crimes they deal with and the level of sentences they can give.
Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
What being in 'contempt of court' means, who can be in contempt of court, what the consequences are, how to report it, how to avoid it on social media (such as Twitter and Facebook).
Children will be better protected from the impact of lengthy courtroom battles thanks to pioneering measures to help families resolve disputes as swiftly as easily possible.
Use court finder to find a court in England and Wales or a tribunal in England, Wales and Scotland
People are being encouraged to see how justice is done in courtrooms with the publication of a new and simple ‘how to’ guide for attending court hearings today.
More victims, defendants and witnesses will receive faster access to justice when the first ever ‘super courtroom’ opens in Manchester today (10 September).
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