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  • Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public

    Early and late sittings will be piloted in civil and family courts, giving people greater access to hearings that can fit around their busy lives.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Announcement on probate fees

    Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice Lucy Frazer QC MP, provided an update on probate fees today (5 November 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Results of fully-video hearings pilot published

    Court users taking part in the first fully-video hearings found them convenient and easy to understand, an independent report published today reveals.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New drive to help victims and witnesses give best evidence in South East

    Vulnerable victims and witnesses in the South East who need help giving evidence will soon have more support than ever - as the number of specially trained intermediaries continues to rise.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government seeks views on legal aid for inquests

    Bereaved families and legal professionals are being asked to share their experience of inquests as part of a Government review into the provision of legal aid.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Click to accept jury service in an instant

    People can now reply to a jury service summons at the touch of a button through a new online system launched today (17 July 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Courts update by Lucy Frazer QC MP

    Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice Lucy Frazer QC MP, provided an update on courts and tribunals today (4 July 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Legal Services are GREAT: join us

    Find out how you can get involved in the Legal Services are GREAT campaign.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government acts to make 'upskirting' a specific offence

    ‘Upskirting’ is set to become a specific criminal offence, with perpetrators facing up to two years behind bars, under a new law backed by Government.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Liverpool at the forefront of justice transformation

    Pioneering work to modernise the court system is being led by Liverpool, as justice minister Lucy Frazer saw first-hand during a visit to the city today (31 May 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Fully digital divorce application launched to the public

    The stress of applying for a divorce could be eased thanks to a new online service that removes the need for paper forms.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Crackdown on rogue bailiffs

    Bailiffs who aggressively pursue debts will come under fresh scrutiny through plans announced by ministers to tackle intimidating and inappropriate behaviour.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service consultation

    Lucy Frazer MP, Justice Minister, gave a written update on Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service’s consultation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government