Nick Goodwin talks about Common Platform milestone

CEO, Nick Goodwin, reflects on completing the rollout of Common Platform to all criminal courts and the improvements still to come. 

Participating in a worldwide justice community

Read about how we're collaborating with experts in modernising justice systems around the world, sharing successes and challenges facing reform.

Judicial guidance and announcements

On 7 September 2023 a recruitment exercise begins for 100 District Judge positions across England and Wales.

Royal Courts of Justice open day

On Saturday 16 September the Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ) will again open its doors to members of the public as part of the capital-wide Open House London event.

Court open days

Come along to see what goes on behind the scenes of justice at one of our open days at Lewes Crown Court and Lincoln Crown Court.

We've published monthly management information from June 2022 to June 2023 to understand workload volumes and timeliness in courts and tribunals.

We have created a national business site for civil cases - the Civil National Business Centre, based in Northampton. 

We're proud to be a part of the PIPES network in Leeds, which is encouraging a more sustainable future and helping to reduce our carbon footprint.

Opening hours for the probate service phone and webchat will change on 21 August 2023. The new operating hours will be to 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. 

Legal professionals representing respondents at Employment Tribunals can now register with MyHMCTS if they have eligible cases.