Court and tribunal reform
Craig Robb, Deputy Director and Crime Live Service Owner at HMCTS, reflects on the past year in the criminal courts – what’s been achieved, what needs to change and why he remains confident in the direction of travel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The HMCTS Reform Programme was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the way people access and engage with the justice system. In this episode, we reflect on its impacts, the challenges the programme faced along the way, and what the future holds for HMCTS.
The justice system can become a part of our lives when we least expect it, whether it’s for probate, money claims, or tribunal appeals. HMCTS reform have made these services more efficient and accessible, ensuring a smoother experience.
As we conclude our Reform Programme, the Common Platform digital system has streamlined case processing, improving efficiency and transparency. While challenges remain, we've made significant progress toward a more effective and accessible justice system.
As the HMCTS reform programme formally concludes, Nick Goodwin reflects on its achievements, benefits to users, and plans for future modernisation of courts and tribunals.