Behind the scenes: The people of PECS

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.
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.
We’re transforming how we deliver justice through the strategic and responsible adoption of AI. As we continue to modernise the courts and tribunals, we're exploring how AI can support better outcomes for users.
A day in the life of the dedicated operational colleagues who ensure the smooth running of one of England's busiest Crown Courts.
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 …
Steven Sanders and Stephen Clarke share what it’s like to support and guide visitors at one of our most iconic buildings, the Royal Courts of Justice, where every day brings a chance to make a difference.
As a service designer in the User Centred Design team at HMCTS, Juliette has always been fascinated by the challenge of making complex legal processes more accessible to everyone.
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.