🪜 Before cells were invented, prisoners here were lowered into a pit by ladder. In case you missed it, our latest episode of Inside HMCTS visits Derby Justice Centre, the oldest magistrates' court in the country, uncovering centuries of history hidden beneath its courtrooms, from a secret dungeon to its royal connections. Listen here ⬇️
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
Government Administration
We're responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales.
About us
This is the official LinkedIn page for the HM Courts & Tribunals Service. Find all our channels: https://linktr.ee/HMCTSofficial We are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. We are also responsible for non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We work with an independent judiciary to provide a fair, efficient and effective justice system. We employ around 17,000 staff and operate from locations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Through the courts and tribunals we give people and businesses access to justice, including: - victims and witnesses of crime - defendants accused of crimes - consumers in debt or with other disputes - people involved in the adoption or protection of children - businesses involved in commercial disputes - individuals asserting their employment rights or challenging the decisions of government bodies - people affected by relationship breakdown We follow the Ministry of Justice’s strategic vision for reform, to create a more effective, less costly and more responsive justice system for the public. We’re responsible for: - providing the supporting administration for a fair, efficient and accessible courts and tribunal system - supporting an independent judiciary in the administration of justice - driving improvements across all aspects of the administration of the courts and tribunals - collaborating effectively with other justice organisations and agencies, including the legal professions, to improve access to justice - working with government departments and agencies to improve the quality and timeliness of their decision- making, which will reduce the number of cases coming before courts and tribunals All our commercial contract opportunities over £10,000 can be found on the GOV.UK Contract Finder service: https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder For more information on how we use social media, visit: https://bit.ly/2TDvAUV
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http://www.gov.uk/hmcts
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- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2011
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102 Petty France
London, SW1H 9AJ, GB
Employees at HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
Updates
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We were pleased to take part in the Civil Court Users Association (CCUA) Annual Conference at the House of Lords earlier this week. Our Director of Strategy, Development and Change, Annabel Burns delivered a speech highlighting developments across the civil justice system and ongoing work to improve services for court users, followed by Kerry Greenidge who spoke about our plans to digitalise the remainder of the County Court. The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage with legal professionals and stakeholders about the future of civil courts and the continued modernisation of services.
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⚓ The centuries-old role that oversees the detention, release and sale of ships When a ship becomes the subject of a legal dispute, it may need to be prevented from leaving port. The Admiralty Court has been resolving maritime disputes for more than 650 years, with its origins dating back to the 14th century. Originally, it dealt with everything from piracy and crimes at sea to disputes over ships and cargo. As maritime trade grew, the court became a key part of the justice system, handling cases involving ship collisions, salvage operations and damaged cargo. Today, it remains a specialist court dealing with shipping and maritime disputes, while the Admiralty Marshal continues a centuries-old role overseeing the detention, release and, in some cases, sale of ships involved in legal proceedings. For example, a ship might arrive at a UK port while a dispute is ongoing over unpaid crew wages or a large repair bill. The Admiralty Court can order the ship to be detained until the dispute is resolved or financial security is provided. If necessary, the court may also order the ship to be sold, with the proceeds used to help settle claims against it.
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🏛️ This month, we welcomed visitors behind the scenes at the Royal Courts of Justice and Bolton Combined Court. Visitors explored courtrooms, met the people who work in our courts and alongside our criminal justice partners, and learned more about how the justice system works. Take a look at the highlights from the day 👇
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We're always looking at new ways to learn, collaborate and share ideas that can help us improve the services we provide. 🎥 Watch our latest video from DigiGov Expo
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🏛️ Did you know the oldest magistrates’ court in the country is still in use today? In the latest episode of Inside HMCTS, we visit Derby Justice Centre to uncover the history of the Shire Hall, from medieval courtrooms and a hidden underground dungeon, this historic building has centuries of stories to tell. Listen here ⬇️
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ℹ️ From 1 October 2026, hearing information for the Business and Property Courts is being simplified. Most Rolls Building hearing lists will be consolidated into a single publication, the Business and Property Division Rolls Building Daily Cause List. This reflects the creation of the new Business and Property Division, which replaces the Chancery Division as part of updates to the High Court's structure. If you already subscribe to a Rolls Building list through the Court and Tribunal Hearings (CaTH) service, you don't need to do anything. Your subscription will transfer automatically to the new consolidated list. The Interim Applications List will remain separate, due to its specialist requirements. This change means fewer lists to check, fewer subscription emails, and a more straightforward way to access hearing information. Find out more about CaTH and how to subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e5fvtKmG
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👥 Behind every successful campaign is a great deal of planning and collaboration. We recently supported the production of the magistrates’ recruitment campaign video, helping to coordinate arrangements behind the scenes. Keep an eye out for the full video, which will be published on our channels later today. 🎬
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