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The government has introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill to Parliament today (25 February 2026).
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Background The criminal courts are not functioning as they should. Despite…
Seeking views on the proposal to permanently close Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre.
Foreword HMCTS is consulting on the proposal to permanently close the…
Announcing the launch of a consultation, seeking views on the proposed permanent closure of Lancaster Crown Court.
About this consultation To: Court users, judiciary, magistracy, staff,…
This policy and guidance sets out HMCTS’ approach to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Consultation on Welsh language services provided in the courts and tribunals system.
Protocol between HMPPS and HMCTS for the safe and secure management of court proceedings, involving defendants being transported to and from court and secure establishments.
Our ambitions for the court and tribunal estate over the next ten years and how we'll achieve them
Seeking views on COVID operating hours as part of wider COVID-19 recovery plans in the Crown Court. The consultation closed at 11:45pm on 14 December 2020.
Consultation on the amendment of HM Courts and Tribunals Service’s Welsh Language Scheme. [View this consultation in Welsh]( https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ymgynghoriad-ar-gynllun-iaith-diwygiedig-glltem)
Proposed changes to the organisation management and functions of Advisory Committees on Justices of the Peace.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Proposals to merge local justice areas for magistrates' court cases in Wales.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Proposals to introduce a new tenure for fee paid office holders and modernise judicial terms and conditions.
This consultation proposes that Camberwell Green and Hammersmith magistrates’ courts are closed.
Seeks views on changes to the justice system.
Announcement of ambitious programme of reform to modernise Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service.
Proposals to merge local justice areas for magistrates' court cases in Avon and Somerset.
A consultation response on the merger of the South East Surrey, South West Surrey and North Surrey local justice areas.
A consultation on the realignment of local justice areas in Gwent and South Wales from 2 October 2015 to 14 November 2015.
Actions being taken to make Administrative Justice and Tribunals more streamlined and efficient.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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