Ministry of Justice

Outstanding caseload hits lowest level since early 2023 Overall wait times cut to just over four weeks, as around eight out of ten of applications go digital Additional staff trained as part of Government’s Plan for Change to restore public services The data published yesterday shows that HMCTS has slashed average wait times in December … Read more

jurors in traumatic cases to receive 24/7 support and free counselling sessions first-of-its kind scheme underway in 14 courts across the country Six free sessions for jurors who hear disturbing evidence, including murder, abuse and cruelty In a new pilot launched earlier this month, jurors in 14 Crown Courts across the country will be able to … Read more

Lord Chancellor redirects £100 million over next 5 years to improve HMP Wandsworth  Violence, self-harm and drug-taking reach unacceptable levels  80 per cent of prisoners in overcrowded conditions His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) issued an Urgent Notification in May after finding that HMP Wandsworth had alarmingly high rates of self-harm, dangerous levels of violence … Read more

legislation to be introduced within weeks overturning wrongful convictions of hundreds of postmasters exoneration will ensure innocent people can receive swifter compensation compensation payments expedited for trailblazers who took first legal action against the Post Office The blanket exoneration will overturn hundreds of convictions, brought about thanks to erroneous Horizon evidence, clearing the names of … Read more