Reforming probate for the twenty-first century
...professionals like me, an online service means I can submit applications from home at the time of my choosing. For HMCTS, it means the applications can be processed by staff...
...professionals like me, an online service means I can submit applications from home at the time of my choosing. For HMCTS, it means the applications can be processed by staff...
...staff were working from home, meaning that those who needed them were still able to access justice at a time when many other aspects of our society and normal life...
...when justice in some other countries was completely paused. This would not have been possible without the people who volunteer to become magistrates and dedicate their time to this vital...
...Law Programme. The Indian e-Courts project, which started in 2005, shares a number of similar aims with our own reform programme. My last blog prompted an invitation from the Home...
...vulnerable and intimidated witnesses who may need a higher level of preparation and support. This includes preparation sessions at the witness’s home or a community location as appropriate Benefits to...
...to know some fantastic people over the years from many various walks of life. At one time I was responsible for over 200 magistrates, and they came from such varied...
...and promote the profession within the public sector. It includes representatives from the Home Office, HM Revenue & Customs, Department of Work and Pensions, Department for Education, Department for Levelling...
In April 2022, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force. The Act has affected various aspects of criminal law including legislation on: knife crime public protests...
...live in the family home or enter the surrounding area. Next steps for protecting vulnerable users We're currently developing a longer-term Vulnerability Action Plan for HMCTS. Our commitment is to...
...to attend their hearing from their own home is important. For others, remote participation can remove the worry of being in the same room as other participants in the hearing,...