Thursday 17 April 2025

A weekly round-up of the latest news and information about courts and tribunals

Justice and Reform: Making a Difference

HMCTS staff share their experiences of how court reforms are making legal processes simpler, faster, and more accessible for the public.       

Learn how digital tools, case management improvements, and dedicated staff are transforming the justice system for claimants, witnesses, and families across England and Wales.

Courts and tribunals opening times over Easter

Explore justice in the City of Culture

Bradford Combined Court is opening its doors on Saturday 10 May 2025 from 10am to 4pm. This free event offers a rare glimpse into the justice system with mock trials, police equipment displays and opportunities to meet legal professionals.

Whether you're curious about court proceedings or considering a career in law, don't miss this chance to see justice in action.

Modernising our probate service

Over 1 million digital probate applications have been received since 2019.

We explain how we've modernised our probate service by improving ways in which personal applicants and probate professionals are able to use the service and how it has made their experiences smoother.

The First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum service handles around 50,000 appeals every year from people challenging their immigration status, permissions to stay in the UK, deportation and more.

Our case study explains how we have transformed the appeals process, making it simpler, more accessible and delivering improvements for those appealing decisions, as well as how we're continuing to expand our service. 

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