We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
More victims of rape and sexual violence will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a scheme rolled out to a further 4 Crown Courts today (30 September 2021).
Scammers are posing as County Court bailiffs to demand payment.
Efforts to deliver speedier justice across London have been stepped up this week after a fifth Nightingale court opened its doors in the capital.
More victims, defendants and witnesses will receive faster access to justice when the first ever ‘super courtroom’ opens in Manchester today (10 September).
Fewer errors in online applications mean divorces are finalised in 20 weeks on average
Efforts to deliver speedier justice have been stepped up today (27 July 2021) after the Government announced a raft of new measures to help courts recover from the pandemic.
A new, modern home for civil, family and tribunal hearings in Newcastle has officially opened today (14 July 2021), providing an accessible, single space for this work in the city.
HMCTS is gathering feedback about how it communicates and engages with professionals who work in courts and tribunals.
The centre will support people with queries about their case using new, user-friendly digital services.
The first force to use our new case management system for prosecuting Single Justice Procedure (SJP) cases, as roll out begins to all forces.
Sweeping reforms to increase the number of rape cases reaching court while bolstering support for victims have been unveiled by the government today (18 June 2021).
Important court and tribunal judgments will be available via The National Archives for the first time, increasing transparency and securing free access for all.
New service providers began work in Wales from 1 April 2021
The new criminal case management system is now in use at a further five courts in these regions.
The home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club will begin a new life as a temporary court this week, joining the national effort to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the criminal justice system.
HMCTS to start to offer on-site rapid testing to people who attend scheduled hearings and are not showing symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Scammers using HMCTS telephone numbers to demand tax payments.
New moves across the country keep HMCTS on track to open 60 Nightingale courtrooms by the end of March.
Pilot to trial the use of home testing kits among court users at five sites.
Deaf people requiring the use of a sign language interpreter will be allowed to take part in jury service for the first time, Ministers announced today (9 March 2021).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).