🎉 Thanks to everyone who recently joined us at our open day at Derby Justice Centre. 👥 It was great to see so many people taking the opportunity to look behind the scenes of justice and participate in mock trials. 📹 Check out our short highlights video ⬇️

Earlier this week, I travelled to Reading and met hardworking HM Courts and Tribunals Service staff and judges. It’s been quite a start to my role in the Ministry of Justice, but learning from such knowledgeable and dedicated professionals has been a real privilege.

🗞️ Our latest weekly bulletin is available to read now. In the spotlight this week... 🏛️ Minister Alexander visits Reading Crown Court 📊 our latest management information releases ⚖️ a recap on July's highlights Read more 👇 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMC…

📞 From today, opening hours for our Social Security and Child Support telephone lines and web chat have changed. 🕘 Services will now be available 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

🏛️ We’ve updated our Vulnerability Action Plan, which shows how we’re making our courts and tribunals accessible for everyone. Click here to find out more including the progress we've made and our future plans ⬇️ gov.uk/government/pub…

🎙️ In our latest podcast we're talking small claims mediation. 🤝 The Small Claims Mediation Service is designed to help resolve disputes outside of the courtroom, speeding up the process and removing the potential stresses of attending court. 🎧 Listen now to find out more 👇

🏛️ Coming to court as a witness can be intimidating. 🛠️ That's why 10 witness waiting rooms in court buildings across England and Wales have been improved to create a more welcoming environment. Our latest blog explains more ⤵️ insidehmcts.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/16/enh…

📣 Our latest weekly update is now available. Read in full for updates on: 🎙️ our latest podcast on small claims mediation 🏛️ the Professional Users’ Access Scheme 🛠️ work to improve witness suites

An existing process to manage the movement of prisoners across the justice estate has been reactivated today. This is to address capacity pressure in some regions of the country. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

Great to welcome Minister for Victims & Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones MP, to Bristol Crown Court today. She toured the building, met our dedicated court staff, and learned more about the fast-tracking initiative for Rape & Serious Sexual Offence (RASSO) cases.

📣 Our latest weekly update is now available. Read in full for updates on: 🏛️ Minister Davis-Jones visit to Bristol Crown Court 🎙️ our latest podcast on small claims mediation ⚖️ updated stats on public disorder hearings

Violence against women and girls is a national crisis. That’s why Minister Alex Davies-Jones MP visited RASA Merseyside to discuss how we can ensure victims get the support and information they need to rebuild their lives. See how we’re taking action 👇

⚖️ Coming to court for can sometimes feel overwhelming. 🏛️ We've put together a short video guide to help you understand who's who in the courtroom and what to expect when you attend court. ▶️ Click below to watch now 👇

Exciting announcement! 👏📣 The finalists for the #InspireJusticeAwards 2024 have been announced. With finalists from HM Courts and Tribunals Service, G4S UK & I, The Clink Charity, Thames Valley Police, and more, explore the full list announced ahead of the ceremony on 12 September: ow.ly/GMqf50TawqG

📣 Our latest weekly update is now available. Find out about: 🏛️ Lewes Combined Court and Ipswich Magistrates’ open days 💻 tracking paper applications for probate on MyHMCTS

Today, Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood MP signed a new international treaty to protect the public from AI misuse and ensure this technology does not erode some of our oldest values, like human rights and the rule of law.

📰 Our latest weekly update is now available. Featuring this week: 🎬 our monthly highlights video for August 🏛️ details on Lewes Combined and Ipswich Magistrates’ Court open days ℹ️ information on an upcoming event at the RCJ Read more 👇

⚖️ Experience justice in action! 🏛️ Come to our open days at Lewes Combined Court Centre and Ipswich Magistrates' Court this Saturday, 14 September. 👥 Meet our dedicated colleagues, look behind the scenes and witness mock court hearings. More info ⤵️ gov.uk/guidance/hmcts…

🗣️ "I was pleased and very surprised to receive an award from the Civil Court Users Association." 🤝 Delivery manager Susie recently picked up the CCUA's Jeremy Chaplin Award for her outstanding service to court users. Read more in our latest blog ⤵️ insidehmcts.blog.gov.uk/2024/09/11/lif…