Transforming justice, giving children a voice in the family courts
Peter Curran, Specialist Family Leader for Wales shares his experience of working in a court pioneering a new approach to private family law cases.
Peter Curran, Specialist Family Leader for Wales shares his experience of working in a court pioneering a new approach to private family law cases.
Have you ever wondered how you get selected to sit on a jury and what happens once you are chosen? Join us as we chat to Craig Robb, Deputy Director of Crime (Live Services) at HMCTS, who sheds light on the jury selection process, the importance of jury service, and what to expect when you're called …
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.
In this episode of Inside HMCTS, we delve into the recent OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Global Roundtable on Access to Justice held in Ottawa, Canada. Join us as we explore the innovative approaches and practical strategies being implemented to improve access to justice worldwide.
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.
In the second part of our anti-knife crime event podcast we find out more about the event from some of our special guests who attended the event on the day to help educate young people on the dangers of carrying a knife.
In the first of this two-part episode, we take a look back at our recent anti-knife crime event at Westminster Magistrates' Court. We're joined by legal adviser Ian Rawlins who tells us about the inspiration behind the event and the importance of educating young people on the dangers of knife crime.
In our latest blog, Delivery Director Julia Hopkins explains the work our Small Claims Mediation teams, who are supporting people to find a resolution away from the courtroom, saving them the time and stress of coming to court.
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.