HMCTS weekly update
A weekly summary of the latest HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position for users. We aim to update this every Friday at 4pm.
During March 2024, we will be emailing our ‘HMCTS Update’ to our subscribers on Friday afternoons, while we pilot a new publishing time.
From Friday 5 April, this update will be shared via email only and this page will no longer continue to be updated with the latest information. You can subscribe to receive our email alerts.
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HMCTS Update for Friday 22 March 2024
This week’s edition will be our final weekly update on GOV.UK before moving to an email only service.
General
Courts and tribunals opening times over Easter 2024
Our courts and tribunals will temporarily close over the Easter period, from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024. They will reopen on Tuesday 2 April 2024.
Some magistrates’ courts will be open on Saturday 30 March and Monday 1 April 2024, but for remand hearings only.
HMCTS appoints a new non-executive director
The Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals have appointed Luisa Fulci to the HMCTS Board as a Non-Executive Director, starting on 1 April 2024.
The role of non-executive directors is to contribute to the effective delivery of the organisation’s goals.
Observing a hearing on Cloud Video Platform
From Friday 5 April 2024, anyone observing a remote hearing on Cloud Video Platform will be able to join the hearing with their camera and audio switched off.
If you select the observer option when joining the session, you’ll be able to observe the hearing without the risk of interrupting the proceedings. The way you request to observe a hearing will not change.
Guidance on how to join a hearing on Cloud Video Platform is available on GOV.UK and will be updated on 5 April 2024.
Crime
Oxford Crown Court open day
Over 750 visitors attended our open day at Oxford Crown Court last Saturday 23 March 2024.
Visitors welcomed the opportunity to speak with court staff and judges, visit the holding cells, pet a police wellbeing dog, join mock trials and much more.
Join a pre-recorded evidence webinar for advocates
On Thursday 11 April 2024, HMCTS will host an interactive webinar for advocates to learn more about the new technology to support the delivery of the pre-recorded evidence special measure under Section 28 of the Youth and Criminal Justice Act.
You can register for the interactive webinar, where you can join a demonstration of the technology, the new functionality and its benefits.
The webinar will also include a live Q&A session where advocates can ask questions about using the new system.
Previous editions
- HMCTS Update - 22 March 2024
- HMCTS Update - 18 March 2024
- HMCTS Update - 11 March 2024
- HMCTS Update - 4 March 2024
- HMCTS Update - 26 February 2024
- HMCTS Update - 18 February 2024
- HMCTS Update - 12 February 2024
- HMCTS Update - 5 February 2024
- HMCTS Update - 29 January 2024
- HMCTS Update - 22 January 2024
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