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Friday 23 May 2025
A weekly round-up of the latest news and information about courts and tribunals
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We've launched a six-week public consultation on a proposal to permanently close Lancaster Crown Court. The court, located in a Grade I listed 12th century castle, hasn't held hearings since 2019 due to accessibility issues and a lack of modern facilities.
Under this proposal, criminal cases would continue at Preston Crown Court, while Lancaster Courthouse would remain available for civil hearings.
Anyone with an interest or views on the matter can have their say via GOV.UK.
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It’s already been a year since mediation became a requirement in small claims cases less than £10,000.
In the last 12 months, we have conducted 43,000 mediations and settled 16,000 cases following an appointment, saving parties the time and cost of going to court.
It’s not too late to listen to our podcast to find out more about this work.
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You can read about our case study examining the Automated Track Case Management digital service for Single Justice Procedure (SJP) cases. This innovative system has successfully processed over 1.1 million cases between April 2017 and December 2024.
The case study explores how we introduced it and highlights key benefits to the justice system. These include faster case resolution, better information sharing between agencies, and more consistent service delivery nationwide.
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In our latest Inside HMCTS podcast we speak to two applicants about applying for probate – a process many face during difficult times.
This practical conversation covers both online and paper applications, offering clear guidance to help people navigating a challenging period to do so with confidence.
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