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A Brighton man pleaded guilty to working as an unlicensed security guard at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Friday 11 September.
People arrested for serious crimes can spend longer in custody as they await trial.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
The new online service to process care and supervision applications will resume its national roll out from 14 September 2020 to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.
Vulnerable victims and witnesses will be spared the trauma of attending court as technology allowing pre-recording of evidence sessions is rolled out across London and Kent today (24 August 2020).
Kevin Sadler appointed Acting Chief Executive of HM Courts and Tribunals Service from today (21 August 2020).
People representing themselves in court will receive enhanced legal support following £3.1 million in additional funding the Ministry of Justice has announced.
Wrexham Magistrates’ Court will undergo £5.4m worth of renovations to boost capacity, improve accessibility, and deliver more trials.
The Lord Chancellor has today (19 July 2020) announced locations for 10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ which have been rapidly set up to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.
An independent evaluation of HMCTS video hearings service assessing the user experience of the video hearings process, has been published today.
Judge Korner, the UK's candidate to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), has started a campaign to be elected to the Court in December
Anyone who assaults or attacks emergency workers could face longer jail terms, as a consultation on doubling the maximum penalty for the offence is launched today.
Annual Reports to the Secretary of State for BEIS and the Chair of ACAS on the activities of the Certification Officer
A 6 week consultation launched today (2 July 2020) seeks to deliver on the public’s wish – expressed in the 2016 referendum – for British courts to be the ultimate arbiters of our law.
The Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland has today (1 July 2020) outlined a 'renewal for justice' as courts harness increased investment, improved technology and a range of emergency measures to recover from the coronav…
Survivors of domestic abuse and their children will receive greater protections after the government today (25 June 2020) announced an overhaul of how the family courts deal with the horrific crime.
Mark Bottjer sentenced after he played key management roles in two packaging companies, while forming another company, despite being banned.
An expansion of face-to-face hearings is planned this week as 16 more court and tribunal buildings open across England and Wales.
An investment of up to £6m in new software will give a better picture of capacity across the estate, meaning cases are more likely to be heard on time.
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