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What being in 'contempt of court' means, who can be in contempt of court, what the consequences are, how to report it, how to avoid it on social media (such as Twitter and Facebook).
Don’t lose your opportunity to claim Unclaimed Court Money. The rules are changing and only 1 month remains to claim funds that have been held for 30 years or more.
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
You can apply to a county court to claim money you’re owed by a person or…
You must pay a court fee when you make your claim. If you know the claim…
You can claim interest on the money you’re owed. The interest will be…
You can make your claim online, unless: you do not know how much money you…
Your claim, including your name and address, will be sent to the person or…
Mediation is when an impartial professional (the mediator) helps both…
If there’s a hearing, you can: represent yourself pay for a barrister or…
You can ask the court to collect payment from the person or business who…
A membership scheme permitting enhanced access through security in HMCTS buildings for registered holders with the appropriate scheme ID.
The Insolvency and Companies List was formerly known as the Companies Court. We handle cases relating to the insolvency of companies, including: petitions to wind up a company applications to unfreeze bank accounts or challenge a winding up petition applications...
Pay civil or family court fees or tribunal fees, get help with fees if you're on a low income or getting benefits.
Data First is an ambitious data-linking programme led by the Ministry of Justice and funded by ADR UK.
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.
Find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day
Professional and public user groups working with us on aspects of the HMCTS Reform Programme, including collaboration on new development proposals.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 3 May 2024.
Get compensation if you've been injured, a victim of crime or because of unfair working conditions
Access HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) data. For example to support academic research, or the development or evaluation of policy and services.
This information is provided to help British nationals make decisions about getting medical advice and reporting a rape or sexual assault in Russia.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
Information about the benefits of civil mediation and how to find a mediator.
Restrictions on items you can take into a court or tribunal building; going through security
How to issue a winding up petition - forms and fees to wind up a company to recover any money you're owed.
How to use the Commercial Court to solve a large, complex or international business dispute.
The Circuit Commercial Court was formerly known as the Mercantile Court. We handle commercial and business disputes. Cases that we hear include: disputes over contracts and business documents insurance and reinsurance sale of goods import, export and transport (‘carriage’) of...
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