HMCTS monthly bulletin - May 2023

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Keeping you updated with news about the reform programme

Issue 58  |  2 May 2023

Sir Richard Broadbent stands in MOJ head quarters. He is looking at the camera with a slight smile. He is wearing a grey suit and a blue tie.

Sir Richard Broadbent appointed Chair of HMCTS Board

From Monday 1 May 2023, Sir Richard Broadbent will lead the Board that oversees the leadership and direction of HMCTS as we near the end of the Reform Programme.


News Headlines

Working with the Indian justice system to share knowledge on reform

Senior project manager Amar tells us about his work with our counterparts in India, sharing learnings from our respective justice transformation programmes.

Improving support for children going to court as witnesses

We’ve launched animated video guides to support children going to court and improve the experience for the most vulnerable.

Pre-recorded evidence report on victims' experience of court

A report by the Ministry of Justice provides findings from a process evaluation of the implementation of pre-recorded evidence for intimidated witnesses.

Digital screen upgrades in MyHMCTS

We’re upgrading the digital screens in MyHMCTS used by legal professionals and judges, or legal advisers, in damages and online civil money claims cases.

Other News

We've published management information for February 2022 to February 2023.
We use this information to understand workload volumes and timeliness nationally.

Defence solicitors and barristers can join any of our Common Platform drop-in support sessions for help and support on Tuesdays at 4:30pm and Thursdays at 9am.

Read updates on our Reform Programme, and project summaries, in the notes of the latest Strategic Engagement Group meeting with legal professional associations.

Notices of Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber can go direct to the Tribunal for decisions on/after 6 April.

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