Crime
Behind every case that comes through our criminal courts is a person. They could be a witness who must relive a frightening experience to give their evidence. Sometimes it's a member of the public serving on a jury. And sometimes it's someone who, for reasons of disability or vulnerability, needs the system to adapt a little so that they …
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.
When a high-profile trial moved from the Old Bailey to Northampton Crown Court, the team adapted to support a defendant with complex mobility and medical needs in an inaccessible historic building — showcasing true teamwork.
Students from two London schools took part in a mock trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to learn about the real consequences of knife crime.
Every day, Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) colleagues play a crucial role in ensuring the court runs smoothly and everyone in their care remains safe.
PECS ensures safe, timely prisoner transport across England and Wales, managing 600,000 moves yearly. With strict performance metrics and collaboration across justice partners, it plays a vital role in supporting court operations and access to justice.
The annual HMCTS National Awards celebrate staff who exemplify our values through innovation, crisis response and commitment to putting people first.
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 …
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.
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