A strategy for a data-led organisation
Amy Caldwell-Nichols, HMCTS Deputy Director, Head of Insights and Analytics, writes about the data strategy used by HMCTS to make accessing court services as straight-forward as possible.
Local court initiatives making a difference to our recovery
Responding to, and recovering from, the impact of the pandemic has been a real team effort. Whether it’s large scale national projects running at pace to deliver more capacity for court hearings, or creative solutions to challenges faced by individual …
Working together in Wales to respond to the pandemic
As Delivery Director in Wales, I’ve seen first-hand how, over the last 18 months, it’s the challenging times that bring people together to work towards a common goal.
Simpler tribunal service helps users
Our tribunals hear about a million cases each year and no matter what type of case someone is involved in, the experience can have a huge impact on their life. Many people deal with their own case without legal support, which can add to the stress of the situation. There’s a human story behind every hearing.
Exploring misconceptions about the Single Justice Procedure
More convenient, simpler and less-resource heavy – the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) has many advantages for defendants who wish to plead guilty to minor offences and those processing their case. But some have criticised the process. Here Sian Jones, HMCTS Head of Legal and Professional Services, addresses some common misconceptions.
Explaining the Single Justice Procedure in the magistrates’ court
535,000 cases were heard by magistrates via the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) in 2020. It's an accessible, proportionate, effective and more efficient way – for both the defendant and the courts – to hear less serious cases that will not …
Supporting vulnerable users during COVID-19 and beyond
Coming to court can be a daunting experience for anyone, but it can be an even bigger challenge for the most vulnerable in our society, especially during the exceptional circumstances we’ve experienced through COVID-19. Our Vulnerability Action Plan details the measures we’ve taken during COVID-19 and what we’ll be doing in the future.
Super courtrooms spearhead good multi-hander progress
The Manchester super courtroom – which opened its doors at the Crown Court last month – got underway with its first large trial last week, as HMCTS passed another significant milestone in recovering our ability to hear ‘multi-hander’ trials.
How we’re cutting carbon emissions by 10% across our estate
[English] - [Cymraeg] The headlines on climate change are alarming. Environmental experts tell us that the world is getting warmer with more extreme heatwaves, droughts and flooding likely to occur. In August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published a …
How tech solutions helped hear a complex murder trial
Posted by:
Laura Connor, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Court and tribunal reform, Crime, Digital services
Fitting together all the pieces when hearing a murder trial is always challenging for the Crown Court. Add in multiple defendants and the impact of essential safety measures, and the picture becomes even more complicated. Laura Connor outlines helped hear a complex trial in this blog.