HM Courts & Tribunals Service

HMCTS issues regular bulletins to provide the latest information and update on progress across our estate.

From Blackpool’s new courthouse to London’s state-of-the-art City of London law courts on Fleet Street, major developments are transforming justice facilities across England and Wales, delivering accessible, modern buildings for all.

Details of courts and tribunals opening times over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

When a high-profile trial moved from the Old Bailey to Northampton Crown Court, the team adapted to support a defendant with complex mobility and medical needs in an inaccessible historic building — showcasing true teamwork.

Students from two London schools took part in a mock trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to learn about the real consequences of knife crime.

Every day, Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) colleagues play a crucial role in ensuring the court runs smoothly and everyone in their care remains safe.