Unveiling justice: Showcasing our courts at public open days

In our latest podcast we discuss how members of the public can join open days at their local court or tribunal, to find out how justice is delivered in their community.

HMCTS appoints a new non-executive director

Nick Fishwick joins HMCTS as a new non-executive director, following his appointment by the Board on 2 January 2024.

Shorter Trial Scheme pilot 

On 1 January 2024, a pilot scheme was launched capping costs for patent cases in the Shorter Trial Scheme within the Business and Property Courts.

The Family Court reporting pilot

The Family Court reporting pilot is extending to a further 16 courts across the country. It introduces that accredited media professionals can report on family court cases.

Changes to the probate enquiry phoneline

From Wednesday 14 February, for a period of 12 weeks, the probate enquiry phoneline will run from 9am to 1pm from Monday to Friday.

Our latest blog explains the work done to increase the use of remote hearings, which have become an integral part of the justice system since the pandemic.

Our latest monthly management information for November 2022 to November 2023, highlights workload volumes and timeliness at a national level. 

Last year, we released a guide for anyone attending or accessing court and tribunal hearings. We've now released a video explaining the process of attending a hearing.

The first video in our ‘Inside the Criminal Courts’ series shows the role of our court clerks. Nasima, a Crown Court Clerk shares the experience of working in the courts.

The second video in our 'Inside the Criminal Courts' series follows Jennifer, a magistrates' court usher who showcases the role of court ushers.

We’re running online seminars to support defence solicitors using digitised Preparing for Effective Trial and Better Case Management forms in Common Platform.

We welcomed students from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh to see how hearings are conducted and attended hearings at Glasgow Tribunals Centre.