Transforming justice, giving children a voice in the family courts

Peter Curran, Specialist Family Leader for Wales shares his experience of working in a court pioneering a new approach to private family law cases.
Peter Curran, Specialist Family Leader for Wales shares his experience of working in a court pioneering a new approach to private family law cases.
Have you ever wondered how you get selected to sit on a jury and what happens once you are chosen? Join us as we chat to Craig Robb, Deputy Director of Crime (Live Services) at HMCTS, who sheds light on the jury selection process, the importance of jury service, and what to expect when you're called to serve.
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.
In this episode of Inside HMCTS, we delve into the recent OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Global Roundtable on Access to Justice held in Ottawa, Canada. Join us as we explore the innovative approaches and practical strategies being implemented to improve access to justice worldwide.
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.
10 court witness waiting rooms across England and Wales have undergone significant improvements, aiming to create a more welcoming environment for those who need to use them.
As we near the end of Juror Appreciation Week we hear from Jemima, who recently served on a jury. She explains more about her experience and how she saw justice in action outside of her normal day job.
In our fourth episode of our Inside HMCTS podcast, we focus on how we’re making our courts and tribunals more accessible for everyone and how we are supporting people to use our online services.
Mike Williams, Deputy Director of Service Excellence at HMCTS, writes about how we are improving court accessibility and supporting people who have disabilities or require reasonable adjustments.
Luc Altmann, HMCTS Head of Insight shares how we’re assessing access to justice in our reformed services and using the information to improve outcomes for court users.