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The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a Crown Court hearing.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a magistrates' court hearing.
Find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day
The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.
Guidance on broadcasting sentencing hearings by the media and the Crown court (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020.
The Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill was introduced into the House of Lords on 23 May 2018 and received Royal Assent on 20 December 2018.
Latest information about procedures rules for magistrates' courts and the Crown Court not replaced by the Criminal or Family Procedure Rules.
Procedures rules and forms not replaced by the Criminal Procedure Rules or the Family Procedure Rules and statutory instruments.
We review decisions made by people or bodies with a public law function, eg local authorities and regulatory bodies. We can: carry out a judicial review of decisions made by other courts, tribunals and public bodies hear challenges to decisions...
The cases we most commonly handle are disputes relating to: personal injury negligence breach of contract breach of a statutory duty breach of the Human Rights Act 1998 libel, slander and other torts non-payment of a debt and ‘enforcement orders’...
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge West on 24 April 2024.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a civil or family court hearing.
When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.
Scammers may use these numbers to call you claiming to be from HMCTS and demanding payment. We’ll not call you from these numbers or request payment. If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam, report it to Action...
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 contact details of panel deputies available to support people who lack mental capacity.
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