Common Platform
Use new contact details in magistrates' courts
From Monday 27 March 2023, use new contact details for any queries about Common Platform cases in magistrates’ courts in:
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Birkenhead
- Bolton
- Liverpool
- Sefton
- Stockport
- Tameside
- Wigan
Contact our Courts and Tribunals Service Centre instead of the court by phoning 0330 808 4407 or emailing professionalcontactcrime@justice.gov.uk.
British Transport Police cases in Wales moving to Common Platform
From Tuesday 28 March 2023, all British Transport Police cases in Wales will be managed on Common Platform.
Queries about all Common Platform cases in the magistrates’ court in Wales – including British Transport Police cases – should be directed to our Courts and Tribunals Service Centre:
Defence professionals can email professionalcontactcrime@justice.gov.uk
Members of the public can email contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
or phone 0330 808 4407
Common Platform is being introduced in Dorset courts
On Monday 27 March 2023, Common Platform is going live in:
- Bournemouth Crown Court
- Poole Magistrates' Court
- Weymouth Magistrates' Court
Book your space at a drop in session
Defence solicitors and barristers can join one of our regular online support sessions to get help with using Common Platform. We’ll answer questions, offer advice and help with troubleshooting. Sessions take place on 📅 Tuesdays at 🕐 4:30pm and 📅 Thursdays at 🕐 9am.
For details on using Common Platform, watch our videos on how to use Common Platform and account registration and security. You can also read our how-to guides.
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