Draft legislation to pave the way for the first Victims' Law

Support for victims of crime will be improved under draft reforms published by the government, which aim to put their needs at the heart of the justice system.

Pre-recording of evidence to be available at more courts

This special measure enables complainants or witnesses of crimes such as rape and modern slavery to have their evidence video-recorded and played later during trial.

New Reporters' Charter to improve media access to courts

The document outlines the rights and responsibilities of court reporters, and how court services provide help and information to the media.

Funding boost to tackle youth offending and cut crime

The funding will support councils across England and Wales with early intervention, aiming to help stop troubled youths moving on to more serious offending.

Our video explains how alcohol monitoring tags can be an effective part of a community sentence, if drinking was a factor in an offender’s crime. 

James, a bailiff manager in the Midlands, shows how the role of a county court bailiff helps support people in this new video.

The Witness Service provides volunteers at all criminal courts across England and Wales. New volunteer Justina gives an insight into the service in this blog post.

Another video focuses on Dave, a legal adviser at Westminster Magistrates' Court, who explains how his role contributes to justice.

The benefits of video hearings for council staff who attend court hearings are highlighted in an HMCTS blog post for the Local Government Association.

We published management information for March 2021 to March 2022. We use this information to understand workload volumes and timeliness nationally.