‘A judge has publicly condemned HM Courts & Tribunals Service and an outsourced security company by lifting the lid on the ‘chronic’ and ‘lamentable’ situation at his court, as the spotlight continues to shine on security across the court estate.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th December 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has launched a new consultation on flexible operating hours pilots which accepts the possibility that extending the hours of courts, although desirable, might have to be abandoned altogether.’
Legal Futures, 26th October 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A major court complex specialising in cybercrime and fraud cases is to be built in the City of London to promote the UK’s financial and legal services post-Brexit.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A short stay on employment tribunal claims brought “in reliance upon” the Supreme Court’s recent finding that the fee regime introduced in 2013 was unlawful has been lifted by the tribunal service.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th August 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is working with Microsoft to build a prototype for a fully virtual hearing, which will tested in October, it has emerged.’
Legal Futures, 15th August 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Court officials exceeded their powers when they barred supporters of the founder of the Fathers 4 Justice pressure group from entering Aldershot Magistrates Court.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th February 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Resolving neighbour disputes using iPhone evidence and a video hearing might be more effective than the parties travelling several miles to court, a senior government official has said, outlining significant developments to modernise the justice system.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 21st July 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘HM Courts & Tribunals Service explain how the forthcoming changes will affect the divorce process in England and Wales.’
Family Law Week, 15th April 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Vulnerable teenagers are being deprived of justice because cuts to legal aid are preventing them from getting representation, a report by the children’s commissioner said on Wednesday.”
The Guardian, 24th September 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘One of the most senior judges in England and Wales has thrown down a direct challenge to the government over legal aid by suggesting courts spend money in defiance of Ministry of Justice cuts to ensure justice is done.’
The Guardian, 6th August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The government has announced an investment of up to £375m to modernise HM Courts & Tribunals Service over the second half of the decade.’
Litigation Futures, 28th March 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
“The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice have made a joint statement on a new partnership for the operation of Her Majesty’s Courts Service (HMCS).”
Ministry of Justice, 1st April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Related link: Her Majesty’s Court Service Framework Document (PDF)
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