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Unsung heroes of the criminal justice system

Posted by: Ester Franklin, Deputy Crime Service Manager, Posted on: 31 March 2021 - Categories: COVID-19, Crime

A blog from Ester Franklin-Smith – Deputy Crime Service Manager, HMCTS, about the importance of jury service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Reflections of working in courts and tribunals during the COVID pandemic

Posted by: HMCTS Staff, Posted on: 24 March 2021 - Categories: COVID-19, Working at HMCTS
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Courts and tribunals staff reflect on their experience of working on the frontline throughout the pandemic as essential workers.

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Trials with multiple defendants: progress in the Crown Court

Posted by: Alison Mead, Posted on: 24 March 2021 - Categories: COVID-19, Crime

Alison Mead, HMCTS Crime Service Manager, blogs about our progress in holding trials with multiple defendants.

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COVID: one year on

Posted by: Kevin Sadler, Posted on: 23 March 2021 - Categories: COVID-19
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Last March, I don’t think any of us could have imagined the challenges we’d face in the next 12 months.

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HMCTS Spotlight Sessions with Clare Beech

Posted by: Clare Beech, Posted on: 8 March 2021 - Categories: Working at HMCTS
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Blogging for International Women’s Day, Cluster Manager Clare Beech shared what it’s been like leading a frontline team during the pandemic to keep justice going.

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