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We are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, as well as the reserved unified tribunals across the United Kingdom. HMCTS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
How to get a transcript of a hearing: restrictions, how to apply, costs, complaints
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Hearing lists published for courts and tribunals.
Ask for an interpreter at a court or tribunal hearing - who's eligible, how to apply, when friends or family can act as interpreters
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.
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).
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