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.
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.
Find out how we are working with others to maximise the impact we can deliver through our engagement with international justice leaders both at home and abroad.
Our Courts and Tribunals Service Centres are improving efficiency in magistrates’ courts by handling most phone enquiries centrally. This reduces court workloads and speeds up case processing, benefitting professionals and the public.
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.
In the second part of our bailiff podcast, we delve deeper into the fascinating world of our dedicated bailiff teams discovering more about realities of their roles their views on the job.
In this episode of Inside HMCTS we take a look at the day-to-day roles of some of our bailiff teams. Hear from a range of bailiffs who share their stories and experiences about the profession.
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.
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.
Our latest podcast offers an insightful look into the collaboration between HMCTS and the University of Reading, providing law students with valuable real-world experiences in the criminal justice system.
Susie Basi, Delivery Manager for Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court was recently awarded the Jeremy Chaplin Memorial Award for outstanding services to court users by the Civil Court Users Association. In this blog she explains what it’s like to run a busy county court.