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Friday 31 October 2025
A weekly round-up of the latest news and information about courts and tribunals
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The Act which aims to improve rights for renters received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. The legislation will abolish section 21 'no fault' evictions in the County Court. It looks to empower renters to challenge poor practices without the fear of being evicted and extends the Decent Homes Standards to the private rental market.
It will also enable tenants to challenge rent increases by appealing to the Residential Property Tribunal (RPT) where they believe that an increase is not in balance with local rental markets.
We are working with the judiciary, Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to prepare for the provisions of the Act to be implemented.
We we will share further updates on confirmed dates and practical guidance when they are available.
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Heading to court for the first time can feel overwhelming. We've created a video to help you understand the key roles in the courtroom – from judges and magistrates to ushers and legal representatives – and what to expect when you arrive, including security procedures and where to go.
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If you've not yet listened to the newest Inside HMCTS podcast episode, we go behind the scenes at Northampton Crown Court during a major murder trial that brought unforeseen challenges for the team.
Find out how colleagues navigated accessibility issues, supported complex medical requirements and handled significant media attention.
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Join our probate team for a session focusing on foreign domicile cases on Thursday 27 November 2025 from 1pm to 2pm.
The session will include:
- entitlement to a grant
- what documents should be lodged and document types
- what is required to establish validity of a Will when executed outside of England and Wales
- common errors and how to avoid them
For more information and to register your attendance please email NSfamilybmt@justice.gov.uk.
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We will be running our next probate service quarterly information session on Tuesday 9 December 2025, from 12pm to 1pm.
The session will be virtual and include a general update from the team before attendees have the opportunity to share information and ask questions. The registrar team will also be in attendance to provide feedback on complex cases.
If you’d like to attend, please register your interest by emailing NSfamilybmt@justice.gov.uk.
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