🏛️ An eye-opening day at Westminster Magistrates' Court gave students a powerful insight into how the justice system operates, as part of our anti-knife crime initiative. ⚖️ Taking part in an immersive mock trial and stepping into legal roles, they discovered how cases unfold in the courtroom, explored the decision-making process and experienced the real consequences that knife crime has on young lives. Find out what students thought about the day in our video ⬇️
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
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We're responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales.
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This is the official LinkedIn page for the HM Courts & Tribunals Service. 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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🎊 An exhibit to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Law Commission has opened at the Royal Courts of Justice. ⚖️ It explains the history of the commission and its work to keep the law under review, recommending reform where it is needed. 🎫 Free to attend, the exhibition runs until Friday 28 November and is open between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) reposted this
'Why Black History Month matters to me', an article by the Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, David Lammy ⬇️
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🏛️ Our latest Inside HMCTS podcast takes you behind the scenes at Northampton Crown Court, where a high-profile murder trial challenged accessibility and logistics. ⚖️ Hear how our HMCTS colleagues, police, and healthcare teams worked together to adapt a historic building and meet complex medical needs, delivering justice with dignity. 🎧 Listen now ⤵️
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🏛️ In the latest Inside HMCTS podcast, go behind the scenes at Northampton Crown Court as a high-profile murder trial tested the limits of accessibility, logistics, and teamwork. ⚖️ Hear how colleagues across HMCTS, the police, and healthcare services worked together to adapt an inaccessible historic building and support complex medical needs ensuring justice was delivered with fairness and dignity. 🎧 Listen now ⤵️
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⚖️ Whether you're attending as a witness, defendant, or for another reason, walking into a courtroom without knowing what to expect can add unnecessary stress. 📹 That’s why we’ve created some short videos to help. It introduces the key people you’ll see in court, from the judge or magistrate to the court clerk and legal representatives and explains their roles in the proceedings. Watch our videos to help you feel more prepared and confident on your day in court 👇
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A pop–up exhibition celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Law Commission is now on display at the Royal Courts of Justice. The banners explain the history and work of the Law Commission as well as the value law reform brings to the economy and society. Since 1965 the Law Commission has kept the law of England and Wales under review, making recommendations for development and reform where needed. Some of the previous commissioners and staff have gone on to become leading figures in the legal profession, including Baroness Hale, former President of the Supreme Court. It is a small, trusted, independent body of teams of legal policy experts each focusing on distinct areas of the law and each led by a Commissioner who is an experienced judge, barrister, solicitor or teacher of law. The exhibition is on display in the Main Hall of the RCJ until the end of November. It is free to visit and there is no need to book.
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🤝 We're helping young people understand the real impact of knife crime through engaging, hands-on learning in the courtroom. 🏛️ At Westminster Magistrates’ Court, students from two London schools took part in a mock trial, stepping into the roles of barristers, solicitors and magistrates to explore justice. 🗣️ This event, led by our staff and supported by legal professionals, helped students build confidence, critical thinking and public speaking skills. Read more in our latest blog ⤵️