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Two new ‘Nightingale Courts’ in Winchester and Liverpool will begin hearing cases this week as part of a government move to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.
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Temporary jury rooms have been installed at courts across Yorkshire as part of the Government’s plan to tackle the impact of COVID-19 on the justice system.
Two new ‘Nightingale Courts’ in Bristol and Chester will begin hearing cases this week as part of a government move to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.
New digital case management system to be tested by a series of magistrates’ and Crown Courts from September 2020.
A detailed response outlining progress against recommendations from Dr Natalie Byrom's 2019 report on data and academic engagement.
Applications are now open for anyone who believes they may have paid too much for some court services.
Phishing emails are being sent out, claiming to be from HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
Good Things Foundation has today (30 September 2020) published its assessment of a test service that helps people to access reformed HMCTS online services from 26 organisations across the UK.
Eight additional ‘Nightingale Courts’ have been announced by the Lord Chancellor today (21 September) as part of plans to tackle the impact of COVID-19 on the justice system.
People arrested for serious crimes can spend longer in custody as they await trial.
New service providers begin work in England from today (1 Sept 2020) with those in Wales to follow in 2021.
Magistrates’ court lists in England and Wales will be published online for the first time, making it easier to access listing information.
The new online service to process care and supervision applications will resume its national roll out from 14 September 2020 to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.
Vulnerable victims and witnesses will be spared the trauma of attending court as technology allowing pre-recording of evidence sessions is rolled out across London and Kent today (24 August 2020).
Kevin Sadler appointed Acting Chief Executive of HM Courts and Tribunals Service from today (21 August 2020).
Wrexham Magistrates’ Court will undergo £5.4m worth of renovations to boost capacity, improve accessibility, and deliver more trials.
The Lord Chancellor has today (19 July 2020) announced locations for 10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ which have been rapidly set up to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.
An independent evaluation of HMCTS video hearings service assessing the user experience of the video hearings process, has been published today.
More than 100,000 civil money claims have been issued in just 18 months using HM Courts and Tribunals Service’s online service.
The Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland has today (1 July 2020) outlined a 'renewal for justice' as courts harness increased investment, improved technology and a range of emergency measures to recover from the coronavir…
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