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Celebrating Excellence: HMCTS National Awards Showcase Innovation, Compassion and Justice in Action

The annual HMCTS National Awards celebrate staff who exemplify our values through innovation, crisis response and commitment to putting people first.

Putting Children First: My Work in Family Public Law

Suzanne Lawton, Operations Manager for the Family Public Law Service, shares some insights into the vital work being done to support local authorities applying for a care or supervision order.

The Final Countdown: Reflecting on the modernisation journey for courts and tribunals

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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.

All of us might need the justice system one day: what can you expect and how has HMCTS reform made things better?

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.

12 Months of Justice: The HMCTS 2024 Review

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Join us for a special end-of-year review episode of Inside HMCTS, where we reflect on the justice highlights of 2024 across all jurisdictions. Hear from our colleagues and special guests as we look back on the year and what 2025 might have in store.

Getting it right for civil, family and tribunals reform

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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.

Rebalancing our operational priorities

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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.