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Another 3 ‘Nightingale' courtrooms are to open at the Ministry of Justice’s headquarters, as efforts to tackle the impact of the pandemic on the justice system are ramped up.
Provides the option to pre-record evidence in advance of a trial for vulnerable complainants of a crime, as well as witnesses, including children.
Introduction of multi-factor authentication, to provide additional security protection to account users.
A new digital case management system called Common Platform is now live in Derby Crown and Magistrates’ Courts, and Chesterfield Magistrates’ Court.
Detailed plan outlines how the civil and family courts, and our tribunals are increasing capacity to hear cases and maintain operations during COVID-19.
New functions available to enable the upload of unused disclosed material.
Two new ‘Nightingale Courts’ in Winchester and Liverpool will begin hearing cases this week as part of a government move to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Temporary jury rooms have been installed at courts across Yorkshire as part of the Government’s plan to tackle the impact of COVID-19 on the justice system.
Two new ‘Nightingale Courts’ in Bristol and Chester will begin hearing cases this week as part of a government move to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.
New digital case management system to be tested by a series of magistrates’ and Crown Courts from September 2020.
A detailed response outlining progress against recommendations from Dr Natalie Byrom's 2019 report on data and academic engagement.
Applications are now open for anyone who believes they may have paid too much for some court services.
Phishing emails are being sent out, claiming to be from HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
Good Things Foundation has today (30 September 2020) published its assessment of a test service that helps people to access reformed HMCTS online services from 26 organisations across the UK.
Eight additional ‘Nightingale Courts’ have been announced by the Lord Chancellor today (21 September) as part of plans to tackle the impact of COVID-19 on the justice system.
People arrested for serious crimes can spend longer in custody as they await trial.
New service providers begin work in England from today (1 Sept 2020) with those in Wales to follow in 2021.
Magistrates’ court lists in England and Wales will be published online for the first time, making it easier to access listing information.
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