Hm Courts Tribunals Service
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HMCTS Update for week commencing Monday 26 February 2024
Next weeks update will be published on Friday 1 March 2024.
General
Rebalancing our operational priorities
Our Chief Executive Nick Goodwin has published a new blog post on the rebalancing our operational priorities.
He outlines planned adjustments to the Reform Programme to boost efficiency and functionality of our existing technology, as well as to provide a more consistent and reliable service for public and professional users.
Well publish additional blogs next week which highlight in more detail what impacts the adjustments will have within different jurisdictions.
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Crime
Inside the Criminal Courts
In the latest of our Inside the Criminal Courts video series, John, one of our building champions shares his experience of ensuring court building are safe for everyone visiting and working in the courts.
Join a PET and BCM support seminar
Were running more sessions to support defence professionals in using the digitised Preparing for Effective Trial (PET) and Better Case Management (BCM) forms in Common Platform.
Well share guidance and best practice on how to use the PET and BCM forms effectively. Well also tell you about planned changes and improvements.
Sessions take place outside normal court hours, beginning at 5.30pm, and last 45 minutes with a range of dates available.
Book your place now:
Family
Probate professionals webinar
Were running a webinar for probate professionals on Tuesday 5 March. Adam Lennon, Deputy Director and Service Owner and Jeanine North, Delivery Director will provide an update on the services performance and we will share guidance on the most recent service changes.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions. More information and registration details are available on our events page.