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🏛️ Go behind the scenes at Northampton Crown Court in the latest Inside HMCTS episode. ⚖️ Discover how justice colleagues overcame huge logistical and human challenges to ensure fairness and dignity in a complex murder trial. 🎧 Listen now ⬇️
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⚖️ Heading to court for the first time can feel overwhelming. 🏛️ We've created a video to help you understand the key roles in the courtroom and what to expect when you arrive. Watch now to be better prepared👇
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An exhibition celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Law Commission is now on display at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. It is on display in the Main Hall until the end of November. It is free to visit and there is no need to book.
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📄 Have you received a court claim and are unsure what to do next? 🎥 Our video walks you through your options, whether you're looking to acknowledge the claim, challenge it, or need additional time to prepare your response. Find out more ⤵️
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🏫 Students from two London schools stepped into the courtroom to learn about knife crime through a mock trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. 🔍 They explored cases, developed public speaking skills, and saw justice in action. Read more in our latest blog ⤵️
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🏛️ Yesterday, we welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister @DavidLammy to Snaresbrook Crown Court. 👏 It was a valuable opportunity to share the important work happening across our courts and tribunals, thank you for visiting.
The Deputy Prime Minister @DavidLammy visited Snaresbrook Crown Court to meet staff and discuss their vital role in delivering justice. The visit highlighted the challenges courts face as the government now considers Sir Brian Leveson’s Criminal Court reform recommendations.
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🏛️ We recently held our anti-knife crime event at Westminster Magistrates' Court, offering students aged 14 to17 years a hands-on experience of the justice system ⚖️ They took part in a mock trial, sharing an insight into how case's progress through the courts Find out more👇
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🏛️ At London’s Central Criminal Court, Prisoner Escort and Custody Services colleagues manage secure movements, conduct welfare checks and support daily operations, keeping justice on track. ⚖️ Their teamwork ensures safety and efficiency behind the scenes. Read more here ⤵️
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📍 New Crown Courtroom is now open in Hereford! 👥 More trials can now be heard locally, helping strengthen our justice system and improve access to legal services across the region. Read more ⬇️
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🚔 We're ensuring justice works through safe transport of defendants to hearings across England and Wales. ⚖️ Our teams work with prisons and police to deliver this essential service that keeps justice moving. Read more about Prisoner Escort and Custody Services ⤵️
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❓Unsure who to contact after receiving a fixed penalty notice? ⚖️ Whether you need to make a payment, book a course or submit an appeal, knowing who to contact can make all the difference. Find out more below ⤵️
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🎬 Our September highlights reel is now available, including: ⚖️ welcoming a new Lord Chancellor 🆕 topping out at the new City of London Law Courts 🏛️ opening new courtrooms in Sheffield Watch our video for more ⬇️
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