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Friday 11 July 2025
A weekly round-up of the latest news and information about courts and tribunals
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The first part of an Independent Review of the Criminal Courts chaired by Sir Brian Leveson has been published. The Lord Chancellor commissioned this major review in December 2024. It will have important implications for everyone working in the criminal justice system.
The first part of the review focuses on longer term options for criminal court reforms. The second part will focus on the efficiency and timeliness of processes and will be published later this year.
We will continue to work together with colleagues across the Ministry of Justice and stand ready to implement change to deliver justice more swiftly and effectively.
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Take a look at our latest video which recaps highlights from across the organisation for June.
The short compilation features our attendance at the Modernising Criminal Justice Conference, the launch of our new 'PRE' system for pre-recorded evidence, the Magistrates' Mock Trial Competition and a display of quilts to combat isolation at the Royal Courts of Justice.
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Our latest monthly management information for May 2024 to May 2025 is now available.
It includes workload volumes and timeliness at a national level for our civil and family courts, and tribunals.
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Further to the video we shared in last week’s edition, our latest blog post focuses on this year's Magistrates' Mock Trial Competition, in which over 3,000 students from 195 schools participated. The programme allows 12-14 year olds to take on courtroom roles including lawyers, witnesses and magistrates in real court settings.
HMCTS provides funding and venues as part of its outreach programme to make legal careers accessible to young people.
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Are you interested in contributing to the local justice system? Magistrates play a vital role in upholding justice within their communities and Welshpool Magistrates' Court are seeking new applicants from the Montgomeryshire area.
Join their open evening on Monday 21 July from 5.30 to 8pm to speak to current magistrates, tour the courtrooms and learn about becoming a Justice of the Peace.
You'll have the opportunity to learn about the training and support provided and ask questions about the role.
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We've published a guidance video for those who are in the process of or thinking of applying for probate.
Our video clarifies if probate is actually needed for the deceased's estate and the steps you can take to save you time and stress.
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