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The government is seeking views on the regulation of firms that use the Taking Control of Goods procedure to enforce debts.
Ministerial foreword Rights only exist if they can be enforced. That…
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,…
The Tribunal Procedure Committee welcomes views on possible changes to Rule 7(6) of the Property Chamber Rules 2 (Service of Directions).
The government has introduced the Victims and Courts Bill to Parliament today (7 May 2025).
This public consultation seeks views on proposals to replace the current organisation of magistrates’ courts following the abolition of Local Justice Areas.
An update outlining the way courts and tribunals are changing and improving to support vulnerable people to access the justice system.
The Tribunal Procedure Committee welcomes views on possible changes to the Health Education and Social Care Chamber Rules regarding whether Special Educational Needs appeals can be dealt with on the papers without the consen…
Information relating to the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-Sentence Reports) Bill which was introduced to the House of Commons on 1 April 2025.
This report is an update on the implementation of the government’s Pathfinder programme for private law reform.
The Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) welcomes views on potential further changes to the Employment Tribunal Rules.
The Family Procedure Rule Committee is consulting publicly on new Family Procedure Rule (FPR) 25.5A concerning the instruction of unregulated experts. The consultation also includes amendments to FPR 25.2 and Practice Direct…
Government consultation on the regulation of private prosecutors and reforms to the Single Justice Procedure.
This Call for Evidence is seeking evidence on a range of topics covering open justice, access to data, and the transparency of our court and tribunal services.
An updated version of the reasonable adjustments policy for judicial office holders.
This consultation seeks views on options for the reform of the law of limitation in child sexual abuse cases in England and Wales.
To seek evidence to inform the statutory review of the whiplash tariff as set out in the Civil Liability Act 2018.
The Tribunal Procedure Committee welcomes views on possible changes to the tribunal procedure rules which gives the tribunal the power to set aside a judicial decision where there has been a procedural irregularity.
This Call for Evidence seeks views on whether costs protection should be extended to discrimination claims in civil courts in England and Wales.
This policy and guidance sets out HMCTS’ approach to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Seeking views on the rules changes that will be required to give effect to the transfer of rulemaking responsibility.
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