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The King's Speech 2026 justice bill to modernise courts and tribunals, improve criminal justice performance, and support faster, more efficient case handling.

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129 events
18 Jun 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Justice linked

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Justice Committee Select Committee statement Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes): We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Justice Committee. Andy Slaughter will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which there will be no interventions. …

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14 May 2026 | Other Justice Committee Ministry of Justice evidence

Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines (MCSG) – Sentencing Council consultation

Why linked: Filled the "Sentencing Council guidance updates aligned with modernisation" gap via web research

A Sentencing Council consultation on draft guidelines for summary offences currently covered by the Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines, converting them from the outdated SGC format into the modern Sentencing Council format to ensure consistency across all guidelines.

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14 May 2026 | Other Justice Committee Ministry of Justice evidence

Miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines 2025

Why linked: Filled the "Sentencing Council guidance updates aligned with modernisation" gap via web research

The fifth annual Sentencing Council consultation on miscellaneous amendments to existing sentencing guidelines and supporting materials, covering both magistrates' courts and Crown Court, including updates driven by new legislation and user feedback. Responses are shared with the Justice Committee of …

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Information Commissioner's Office National Cyber Security Centre Ofgem Regulatory Policy Committee Context · primary home: Civil Aviation Bill linked direct

King's Speech 2026: Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

Why linked: Official King's Speech legislative-programme source mentions this thread or a named Bill.

The King's Speech 2026 cyber bill to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber threats, update resilience duties, and protect essential and digital services.

Archived: codex: kings-speech cross-bill cleanup · 14 May 2026

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
13 May 2026 | Policy paper Justice Committee Ministry of Justice linked commitment

King's Speech announces Courts Modernisation Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Courts Modernisation Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 justice bill to modernise courts and tribunals, improve criminal justice performance, and support faster, more efficient case handling.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
12 May 2026 | Guidance Ministry of Justice evidence

Practice Direction 12J – Child Arrangements & Contact Orders: Domestic Abuse and Harm

Why linked: Filled the "Family court practice directions and guidance on parental involvement" gap via web research

The primary family court practice direction governing how courts must handle parental involvement in child arrangements cases, including the statutory presumption of parental involvement and its interaction with domestic abuse. Directly relevant to the Courts and Tribunals Bill's Clause 17, …

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7 May 2026 | Research House of Lords Library linked direct

King's Speech 2026: Justice

Why linked: Lords Library Note LLN-2026-0019 on King's Speech 2026 Justice programme; directly situates this Bill within the 2026 justice legislative programme and is a primary Lords Library scrutiny source for the thread.

Type: Lords Library Note (LLN-2026-0019) This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about justice.

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6 May 2026 | Research House of Lords Library linked direct

King's Speech 2026: Home affairs

Why linked: Lords Library Note on King's Speech 2026: Home affairs (duplicate/updated) – likely to cover justice and courts reform announcements

Type: Lords Library Note (LLN-2026-0017) This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about home affairs.

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6 May 2026 | Research House of Lords Library linked direct

King's Speech 2026: Home affairs

Why linked: Lords Library Note on King's Speech 2026: Home affairs – likely to cover justice and courts reform announcements relevant to criminal justice modernisation

Type: Lords Library Note (LLN-2026-0017) This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about home affairs.

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30 Apr 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked direct

Victims come first in new justice law

Why linked: News announcement on Victims and Courts Bill receiving Royal Assent – relevant as it signals recent courts/justice legislation and may inform or align with modernisation programme

Victims and Courts Bill receives Royal Assent to become law.

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28 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Eleventh sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Eleventh sitting (28 April 2026).

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Dawn Butler, † Sir John Hayes, Dr Rupa Huq, Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey (Amber …

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28 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Twelfth sitting (28 April 2026) — final sitting.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, † Dr Rupa Huq, Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey (Amber …

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have carried out an assessment of the impact of clause 17 of the Courts and Tribunals Bill on the ongoing implementation of the 2017 and 2019 Farmer Reviews on the importance of maintaining male prisoners' and

Why linked: Lords PQ on impact of Clause 17 on Farmer Review implementation — directly on-thread.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have carried out an assessment of the impact of clause 17 of the Courts and Tribunals Bill on the ongoing implementation of the 2017 and 2019 Farmer Reviews on the importance of maintaining …

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether there has been an impact assessment of clause 17 of the Courts and Tribunals Bill on fathers in prison who are trying to retain parental responsibility.

Why linked: Lords PQ on whether there has been an impact assessment of Clause 17 on fathers in prison retaining parental responsibility — directly on-thread.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether there has been an impact assessment of clause 17 of the Courts and Tribunals Bill on fathers in prison who are trying to retain parental responsibility.

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23 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Ninth sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Ninth sitting (23 April 2026).

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, † Dr Rupa Huq, Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey (Amber …

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23 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Tenth sitting (23 April 2026).

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, Dr Rupa Huq, † Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey (Amber …

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21 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Seventh sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Seventh sitting (21 April 2026).

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, Dr Rupa Huq, † Christine Jardine Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey (Amber Valley) …

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21 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Eighth sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Eighth sitting (21 April 2026).

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: † Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, Dr Rupa Huq, † Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey …

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16 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Fifth sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Fifth sitting (16 April 2026).

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, † Dr Rupa Huq, Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) † Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey …

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16 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Sixth sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Sixth sitting (16 April 2026).

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, Dr Rupa Huq, † Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey (Amber …

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14 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Third sitting (14 April 2026).

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, Dr Rupa Huq, † Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) † Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey …

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14 Apr 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Fourth sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Fourth sitting (14 April 2026).

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: † Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, Dr Rupa Huq, Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) † Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey …

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25 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (First sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee First sitting (25 March 2026) — committee proceedings on this Bill.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: Dawn Butler, † Sir John Hayes, Dr Rupa Huq, Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) † Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey …

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25 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)

Why linked: Hansard transcript of the Public Bill Committee Second sitting (25 March 2026) — committee proceedings on this Bill.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chairs: † Dawn Butler, Sir John Hayes, Dr Rupa Huq, Christine Jardine † Berry, Siân (Brighton Pavilion) (Green) † Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Farnsworth, Linsey …

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20 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) Tribunal Procedure Committee Context · primary home: Tribunal Procedure Rules Amen… linked evidence

Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of applications for judicial review

Why linked: Filled the "Judicial review and tribunal procedure rules" gap via web research

Seeking views on possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of applications for judicial review.

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19 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Why linked: Hansard of the 19 March 2026 OQ session where Conservative MPs raised the rule-of-law line.

Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con): 2. Whether the Attorney General has advised the Lord Chancellor on the potential impact of the Courts and Tribunals Bill on the rule of law. Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst (Solihull West and Shirley) (Con): …

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19 Mar 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Justice linked

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con): 2. Whether the Attorney General has advised the Lord Chancellor on the potential impact of the Courts and Tribunals Bill on the rule of law. Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst (Solihull West and Shirley) (Con): …

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether judges have been consulted about possible increased personal risks of replacing some jury trials with named judge trials as proposed in the Courts and Tribunals Bill.

Why linked: PQ asking whether judges have been consulted about personal-risk implications of replacing some jury trials with named-judge trials — directly on Clauses 3-4.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether judges have been consulted about possible increased personal risks of replacing some jury trials with named judge trials as proposed in the Courts and Tribunals Bill.

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10 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Why linked: Hansard of Second Reading (10 March 2026) — the principal Commons substantive debate on the Bill.

Second Reading Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani): The reasoned amendment in the name of the loyal Opposition has been selected. 13:37:00 The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Mr David Lammy): I beg to move, That the …

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10 Mar 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Justice linked

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Second Reading Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani): The reasoned amendment in the name of the loyal Opposition has been selected. 13:37:00 The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Mr David Lammy): I beg to move, That the …

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9 Mar 2026 | Policy paper HM Courts & Tribunals Service Ministry of Justice linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Why linked: MoJ factsheet identifying the Bill as implementation of Sir Brian Leveson's review — already provided as a foundational document; cited as commentary in key_documents.

The government has introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill to Parliament today (25 February 2026).

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↓ Courts and Tribunals Bill: factsheet ↓ Criminal court reform: Impacts factsheet (14pp) ↓ Courts and Tribunals Bill: Equalities Statement (60pp) ↓ Courts and Tribunals Bill: (IRCC) Impact Assessment (40pp) ↓ Courts and Tribunals Bill: (Non-IRCC) Impact Assessment (20pp)
7 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked direct

Government moves to protect children from abusive parents through new Courts and Tribunals Bill

Why linked: MoJ news announcement framing the Clause 17 repeal as a child-protection measure; speaks directly to the Bill's launch.

Children will be better protected from abusive parents as the Government moves to abolish the presumption of parental involvement in the new Courts and Tribunal Bill – a landmark piece of legislation to fix the justice system after years of …

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6 Mar 2026 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill 2024-26

Why linked: Commons Library briefing CBP-10515 produced for Second Reading — the standard independent scrutiny baseline for the Bill.

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10515) The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026. Second reading is scheduled for 10 March 2026.

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5 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what offences will be eligible for trial without jury by the Crown Court Bench Division proposal in the Courts and Tribunals Bill.

Why linked: PQ on which offences will be eligible for trial without jury under the Crown Court Bench Division proposal — directly on Clause 3.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what offences will be eligible for trial without jury by the Crown Court Bench Division proposal in the Courts and Tribunals Bill.

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27 Feb 2026 | Written evidence Justice Committee linked direct

Legislative scrutiny: Courts and Tribunals Bill

Why linked: Justice Committee call for evidence specifically on this Bill (27 February 2026), running parallel to Public Bill Committee scrutiny.

The Justice Committee has issued a call for evidence to inform its scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. The Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026 and is due to have its Second Reading …

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2025

6 events
22 Oct 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Justice linked direct

Family Justice: Better Protections for Children

Why linked: HLWS976 'Family Justice: Better Protections for Children' (22 October 2025) — the written ministerial statement announcing Clause 17's policy intention.

UIN: HLWS976 I am pleased to announce today that the Government will repeal the presumption of parental involvement when Parliamentary time allows.Section 1(1) of the Children Act 1989 states that the child’s welfare shall be the court’s paramount consideration when …

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22 Oct 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Justice evidence

Review of the Presumption of Parental Involvement – Final Report (October 2025)

Why linked: Filled the "Family court practice directions and guidance on parental involvement" gap via web research

The Ministry of Justice's formal review of the statutory presumption of parental involvement in family court proceedings, published October 2025. Its findings directly led to the Courts and Tribunals Bill provision (Clause 17) to repeal the presumption, and it addresses …

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11 Sep 2025 | Research HM Courts & Tribunals Service Ministry of Justice evidence

HM Courts & Tribunals Service Reform: Digital Services Evaluation

Why linked: Filled the "HMCTS digital transformation strategy and court technology rollout plans" gap via web research

Evaluation of digital civil, family, and tribunals services.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ HMCTS Reform Digital Services Evaluation: Overa… (86pp)
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↓ HMCTS Reform Digital Services Evaluation: Probate (suppleme… (81pp) ↓ HMCTS Reform Digital Services Evaluation: Divorce (suppleme… (88pp) ↓ HMCTS Reform Digital Services Evaluation: Financial Remedy … (65pp) ↓ HMCTS Reform Digital Services Evaluation: Family Public Law… (69pp) ↓ HMCTS Reform Digital Services Evaluation: OCMC (supplementa… (79pp) ↓ HMCTS Reform Digital Services Evaluation: Damages (suppleme… (71pp) ↓ HMCTS Reform Digital Services Evaluation: SSCS (supplementa… (66pp) ↓ HMCTS Reform Digital Services Evaluation: Data update annex… (27pp) ↓ HMCTS Digital Services Evaluation: fair processing notice
30 May 2025 | Statutory Instrument Ministry of Justice evidence

The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2025

Why linked: Filled the "Judicial review and tribunal procedure rules" gap via web research

A statutory instrument made by the Tribunal Procedure Committee amending procedural rules across multiple First-tier Tribunal chambers, coming into force on 30 May 2025. It represents the active secondary legislation stream for tribunal procedure rules running alongside the Courts and …

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2024

1 event
21 Feb 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Application and Modification of the Extradition Act 2003) (England and Wales) Order 2024

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Crime and Courts Act 2013

Under sections 9(2)(a) and 10(1)(a) of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22) the Director General of the National Crime Agency (“NCA”) and other NCA officers, respectively, can be designated as persons having the powers and privileges of a …

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2023

2 events
25 Oct 2023 | Committee report linked direct

There needs to be a step-change in the Ministry of Justice, the Attorney General’s Office and the Sentencing Council’s efforts on public legal education. HMCTS should develop a programme which enables secondary school pupils to be able to visit magistrates’ courts and Crown Courts to find out about the criminal justice system and sentencing. Education about criminal justice procedure, including sentencing policy and practice, should be incorporated into the National Curriculum for Citizenship...

Why linked: Cited by workspace synthesis

There needs to be a step-change in the Ministry of Justice, the Attorney General’s Office and the Sentencing Council’s efforts on public legal education. HMCTS should develop a programme which enables secondary school pupils to be able to visit magistrates’ …

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30 Jun 2023 | Committee report linked direct

On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) and HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) on progress in delivering reforms to courts and tribunals since we last reported in 2019.1

Why linked: 2023-06-30 report on MoJ and HMCTS progress provides implementation context for courts and tribunals modernisation

On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) and HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) on progress in delivering reforms to courts and tribunals since we …

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