Before a defendant reaches the dock of the courtroom, there’s a complex operation involving transport drivers, custody officers, and multiple agencies to get them there. In this episode, Josie goes behind the scenes at Manchester Magistrates Court, spending a day …
HMCTS Chief Executive Nick Goodwin reflects on how the organisation has built strong foundations for continued transformation, the challenges that remain, and what the future holds.
Over 75 stakeholders from our Public Engagement Groups recently came together for a day of collaboration and presentations, sharing invaluable feedback to help us improve services and ensure court users can access justice when they need it.
Hywel, Caren and Mari from the Welsh Language Unit to explore the support available, from dedicated helplines and translation services to in-court interpreters and why being able to speak your first language can make all the difference during life's most difficult moments.
The new London Tribunals Centre at 7 Newgate Street will deliver modern, flexible hearing spaces and improved accessibility, bringing teams together to support better, more efficient services.
This two-part blog series looks back at our behind-the-scenes technological transformation. Part two focuses on our biggest challenge: migrating the Digital Audio Recording Transcription and Storage (DARTS) system – one of the largest data migrations HMCTS has ever undertaken.
Nick walks us through the reality of being a magistrate, working as a team, supported by a legal adviser and making decisions that genuinely improve lives. He shares how his employers have supported him, the skills he's brought back to his day job, and why anyone aged 18-74 should consider applying.
This two-part blog series looks back at our behind-the-scenes technological transformation. In part one, we look at the overall modernisation journey – why it was necessary, the scale of the challenge and what it means for justice delivery.
Discover how the divorce process really works, from gathering your documents to receiving your final order and learn the common mistakes that can delay your application.
When an urgent request arrived on the eve of a major murder trial, colleagues from across HMCTS worked together to deliver a critical technical solution. They protected a witness’s identity, upheld the principle of Open Justice and made sure the trial could proceed fairly.
From Blackpool's new courthouse to London's state-of-the-art City of London law courts on Fleet Street, major developments are transforming justice facilities across England and Wales, delivering accessible, modern buildings for all.
