A collaborative approach to mental health services
The justice system and national health service offer essential support to some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
A sobering success for alcohol monitoring requirements
According to latest crime statistics, 39% of victims of serious offences believe that alcohol played a part in the offence. Since March last year, courts in England have been able to impose Alcohol Abstinence and Monitoring Requirements (AAMRs). If drinking …
New London tribunals building part of UK wide property developments
Our estate is complex. We occupy a range of different types of buildings, including older and listed buildings which are not always easy to use, so need modernising to make them fit for purpose. When I first joined the organisation …
Improving the criminal justice process for victims and witnesses
Have you ever stopped to consider what the criminal justice system looks like through the eyes of a victim? Or a witness?
Overcoming delivery challenges with Common Platform
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Paula Potter, Posted on:
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Court and tribunal reform, Crime, Digital services
Common Platform is the case management system being implemented in our criminal courts. It’s at the heart of our large-scale plans to reform the justice system.
Working together to avoid delays to probate applications
Stopped probate applications can take more than double the amount of administrative time to issue compared to those we can issue on our first attempt. We could increase the number of grants issued by over 50,000 each year for practitioners if we work together to reduce the number of stopped applications.
Making hearing lists more accessible to court and tribunal users
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Jasbir Chahal, Posted on:
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Categories:
Court and tribunal reform, Customer experience and research, Digital services
As part of our commitment to open justice, we're developing a new service that will modernise and improve how members of the public, the media and legal professionals find court and tribunal hearing lists.
Letter of thanks from Kevin Sadler
Kevin Sadler, Acting CEO of HMCTS, sent a letter of thanks to colleagues working in the justice system for their continued dedication, professionalism and support of courts and tribunals and all those who use them.
The value and purpose of the fully remote court
Lisa Shotton, HMCTS Head of Crime (north east), shares the details and benefits of a fully remote court.
Proving disability is no barrier to jury service at Portsmouth Crown Court
Eve Miller discusses how we make sure our services are accessible for everyone and shares the feedback recently provided by a juror.
