Courts, Tribunals & Judiciary

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An extra £500m for the courts doesn't go far enough

A £413m government investment into the family courts and tribunals, boost court capacity and support victims of crime, has been announced by the chancellor  

MoJ: further evaluations of remote hearings for longer term use

Further evaluations of the use of remote hearings will take place to help inform the longer-term use of audio and video technologies, the MoJ said 

Wellbeing not an 'optional extra' as volume of family cases increases

More sitting days have taken place on family cases in 2020 than in any previous year despite the lockdown, but wellbeing must be a high priority, the president of the family division said

Family solutions group calls for child-centred approach away from the courts

A report makes sweeping recommendations including the creation of a support framework for children and young people whose parents separate

HMCTS ploughs ahead with covid court hours – and 1,600 new court staff

More 'radical steps', including 1,600 new court staff, have been unveiled by HMTCS in a drive to tackle the crisis in the justice system

Employment discrimination claimants face more than a year's wait

Employment discrimination claimants face waiting until at least December 2021 for their hearings because of a lack of resources

Medical experts in family justice: recommendations for change

Judicial criticism of experts and poor remuneration are key causes of the shortage of medical experts in family proceedings, a report concluded

Lockdown 2 begins but 'better prepared' courts stay open

As the nation beds down into its second UK lockdown, the courts are continuing to operate