More courts reopen in boost for justice

New measures announced to help courts recover from the pandemic, including the extension of 32 Nightingale courtrooms and reopening of 60 Crown Court rooms.

Consultation on ‘COVID Operating Hours’ in Crown Courts

Following the Lord Chancellor’s decision, we published our response to the consultation after pilots at 7 Crown Courts.

Watch the webinar on latest court safety measures

The session set out how HMCTS is responding to Milestone 4 of the government’s roadmap out of national restrictions for England.

Going further to support intimidated witnesses

A new blog post highlights additional Crown Courts joining the section 28 pilot, a special measure being offered to some intimidated witnesses.

Confirmation on future of Medway County and Family Court

Following consultation, the court will be relocated to the Medway Council buildings at Gun Wharf once enabling works are completed.

We have published our annual report for 2020/21, which includes information on our performance, spending, vision, objectives and priorities.

The lasting power of attorney (LPA) service is to be made safer and simpler, with new and improved safeguards to protect against fraud and abuse. 

The new Judicial Review and Courts Bill and a range of other court measures have been introduced to parliament.

Discover how we're safely increasing capacity in our buildings in this blog post from our Acting Chief Executive, following lifting of restrictions in England.

Court recovery and the role of the judiciary were two of the key themes in the Lord Chancellor's speech at an event hosted for judges by the Lord Mayor of London.