What if your first encounter with the justice system was inside a real courtroom, not as a spectator, but as a lawyer, magistrate or legal adviser? This episode explores the Magistrates' Mock Trial Scheme, a partnership between HMCTS and Young …
Steven Sanders and Stephen Clarke share what it’s like to support and guide visitors at one of our most iconic buildings, the Royal Courts of Justice, where every day brings a chance to make a difference.
As a service designer in the User Centred Design team at HMCTS, Juliette has always been fascinated by the challenge of making complex legal processes more accessible to everyone.
Discover how Common Platform is joining the dots in criminal justice. In this podcast, we explore how this unified digital system is making information more accessible, improving collaboration, and modernising the court process for everyone involved in a case.
When journalists are not given timely information about applications for reporting restrictions, they are denied the opportunity to challenge them which could mean that transparency is also compromised. New amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules will change this, ensuring media organisations receive proper notification when restrictions are proposed.
Suzanne Lawton, Operations Manager for the Family Public Law Service, shares some insights into the vital work being done to support local authorities applying for a care or supervision order.
HMCTS partners with Young Citizens to run a Magistrates’ Mock Trial Competition for school students, offering them first-hand insight into the justice system and helping them to understand how the law touches every aspect of their lives.
We’re investing £148m to upgrade court buildings, making them safer, more efficient, and welcoming for all. From urgent repairs to new, modern sites, we’re building a justice system fit for the future.
Find out how we are working with others to maximise the impact we can deliver through our engagement with international justice leaders both at home and abroad.
In this episode, our colleagues share expert advice on how to make the probate process easier and less stressful. If you're preparing to apply or just want to understand how it works, this episode is here to help.
Discover how HMCTS remote link sites create welcoming spaces where vulnerable witnesses can share their evidence without facing a courtroom – making justice more accessible for those who need it most.
