...litigants in person. We are bringing forward changes to provide a more open and accessible justice system that is quicker, easier and more efficient for those who use it, those...
...and the defendant have the right to opt for a hearing in open court – the magistrate may also direct that a case is referred for a hearing in open...
...the technical bit The online service looks very different to the D8 form, as a ‘smart form’ it incorporates: The Notes for Guidance. The service tailors questions based on the...
...similar set of deliverables for reform. For the Indian e-Courts project this started with providing infrastructure to buildings such as Wi-Fi connectivity, laptops and screens. They’re aiming for an end-to-end...
...a sentence or conviction. Next steps for ATCM A limited number of police forces currently use ATCM to prosecute cases such as traffic offences for speeding and no insurance. Even...
...(South) Justice Centre for example. In making these decisions, we take into consideration local need, including footfall at sites and volume of cases heard, as well as additional training requirements...
...It is important that I am formal enough to be in court but also to be suitably dressed for the physical side of the job, like carrying heavy boxes and...
...for a child or a vulnerable witness – anyone under 18 or suffering from a mental or physical disorder, perhaps with impaired intelligence or social functioning. For these people, giving...
...to conduct jury trials during the pandemic. This hasn’t been without challenge but as of today we now have over 250 courtrooms across 79 Crown Court sites, available for jury...
...for probate as efficient as possible for everyone using our service. From January to September 2021, we received 130,000 probate applications from practitioners. Although most applications proceeded smoothly – taking...
