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Landmark reforms introducing no-fault divorce aimed at reducing conflict between separating couples come into force today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New online service for applying for a divorce available from 6 April 2022. Couples must apply under the current law by 31 March 2022 or wait for the changes to come into force.
Victims of domestic abuse will receive better support as part of a new approach being piloted in the family courts.
The Family Public Law online service is now used by every designated family court in England and Wales.
Thirty Nightingale Court rooms are to be extended until March next year as the government continues in its efforts to tackle the impact of COVID-19 on the justice system and secure speedier justice for victims.
The professional users access scheme is now available across all our sites in England and Wales, allowing fast track entry for members holding an ID card.
We've launched a new consultation to review our Welsh Language Scheme, which is open for views until 8 April 2022.
Nick Goodwin will become Chief Executive of HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) in March 2022 following the retirement of interim chief executive Kevin Sadler.
HMCTS awards contracts to a selection of successful suppliers onto the new Appointed Intermediary Service framework to ensure fairness and quality of service.
People from all walks of life are being urged to become magistrates in an unprecedented recruitment drive launched today.
Magistrates are to have their sentencing powers increased in order to reduce pressure on the Crown Courts and speed up justice, it was confirmed today (18 January 2022).
Over 760 people attended this year's event on reforming court and tribunal services together. All the recorded sessions are now available for you to watch.
Evaluation assesses experiences of public users, the judiciary, legal representatives and staff.
Newport will be home to the fifth Service Centre providing support for people using courts and tribunals.
A project celebrating local Portsmouth community heroes has had a helping hand from Portsmouth Combined Court, where a giant mural has been painted on an outside wall of the court building.
Suspected criminal gangs will face justice at the country’s second ‘super courtroom,’ which opens in Loughborough today (9 November 2021).
Better facilities for witnesses, victims and defendants at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court have opened, improving access to justice for all.
A fifth Nightingale court will open its doors in the Midlands as the push to speed up justice in the region gathers pace.
HMCTS welcomes feedback on reform services at online event.
People who find it difficult to access online services will receive dedicated help from HMCTS’s new national digital support service.
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