The criminal justice system has been under pressure for some time, but with early preparation and the increased use of video technology, our resilient court system kept justice moving, even in the most challenging circumstances.
In our latest blog, Delivery Director Julia Hopkins explains the work our Small Claims Mediation teams, who are supporting people to find a resolution away from the courtroom, saving them the time and stress of coming to court.
Our latest podcast episode explores the Small Claims Mediation Service and how it is supporting users to help speed up their claims and avoid the potential stress of going to court.
Mediation is soon to be an integral part of the small claims process, meaning parties will need to attend an appointment to try and resolve their case ahead of having a court hearing. Rosemary Rand, Deputy Director and Service Owner for Civil, and Chris Kane, Head of the Small Claims Mediation Service, explain why the service is changing and what the benefits are.
Our Civil, Family and Tribunals Programme Director Rachel Hunt explains how reform across the jurisdictions will move forward to get the technology right and provide a more reliable and consistent service for public and professional users.
HMCTS CEO Nick Goodwin outlines adjustments to the Reform Programme to boost efficiency and functionality of our existing technology, as well as provide a more consistent and reliable service for public and professional users.
A behind-the-scenes look at the work that went into the landmark sitting of the Supreme Court in Manchester.
Recovery from the pandemic in the criminal courts in Wales follows the same principles as those across the border in England. Our efforts since the pandemic hit have focused on: maximising the use of our existing estate providing additional capacity …
Steven Chapman discusses the successes and advancements of MyHMCTS since it's launch in 2020, reviewing the differences made for professional users, additional services on MyHMCTS and support for the future.
In this blog, Camilla Lees provides an update on the Professional Users’ Access Scheme and how it’s supporting recovery efforts in our courts and tribunals.
