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What is HMCTS stand for?
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. We provide administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone. Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms.
Who is the head of HMCTS?
Nick Goodwin
Nick Goodwin will become Chief Executive of HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) in March 2022 following the retirement of interim chief executive Kevin Sadler. Nick is currently Chief Executive of the Office for the Public Guardian and his appointment was approved by the Prime Minister after an open competition.
Is HMCTS part of the Ministry of Justice?
HM Courts & Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. HMCTS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.
What is the HMCTS reform Programme?
HMCTS reform is an ambitious programme of change. It will bring modern technology and new ways of working to the courts and tribunals system with the aim of delivering a system that is just, proportionate and accessible.
Why have I received a letter from HMCTS?
HMCTS provides advice to debtors who may receive a letter for unpaid historic fines. In September 2016 HMCTS set up the Historic Debt Project to tackle outstanding debt which has accumulated over the years from unpaid criminal fines and financial orders where debtors could not previously be traced.
What do HMCTS deal with?
HM Courts & Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales.
Who is Kevin Sadler?
Kevin Sadler is currently Acting Chief Executive for HMCTS to cover Susan Acland-Hood’s appointment as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Education. Kevin was appointed as Deputy Chief Executive in November 2016 and is Director of Courts and Tribunals Development.
Why would I get a letter from HMCTS?
Who do HM courts and tribunals work with?
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.
What is HMCTS common platform?
Common Platform is a case management system for HMCTS, the judiciary, and professional court users, including defence. Defence solicitors and barristers will need to register for an account before any hearings they attend where Common Platform is used.
Which courts are on common platform?
Contents. Common Platform is a digital case management system. It helps users manage and share criminal case information more effectively. This includes HMCTS staff, the judiciary and professional court users such as defence lawyers and the Crown Prosecution Service.
What is a HMCTS warrant?
7.1 Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has responsibility for ensuring orders of the Court are effectively enforced, which includes the execution of Warrants of Arrest in relation to criminal offences.
Why would I have a letter from HMCTS?
What powers do Employment Tribunals have?
The employment tribunal has very extensive general case management powers. The tribunal can make case management orders at any stage of the proceedings, either on its own initiative or on the application of a party. A party can apply for a case management order at a hearing or by presenting it in writing.
When did HMCTS become HMCTS?
1 April 2011
It came into being on 1 April 2005, bringing together the Magistrates’ Courts Service and the Courts Service into a single organisation. On 1 April 2011 it merged with the Tribunals Service to form Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service.
Which courts are using common platform?
Over 100,000 criminal cases have been managed on the system since we began introducing it in courts in late 2020. With the agreement of the senior judiciary and Crime Programme Board, we’re now ready to go live with Common Platform at the 11 criminal courts in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
What is the HMCTS Common Platform?
What does common platform mean in court?
Common Platform is a digital case management system. It helps users manage and share criminal case information more effectively. This includes HMCTS staff, the judiciary and professional court users such as defence lawyers and the Crown Prosecution Service.