HM Courts & Tribunals Service

🏛️ This week we held our latest anti-knife crime event at Tameside Magistrates' Court, welcoming two schools from Greater Manchester.

⚖️ Students took part in interactive sessions and a mock trial, stepping into courtroom roles and hearing directly from young people and families affected by knife crime - bringing to life the very real consequences of carrying a knife.

🙌 Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day such a success.

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🗣️ "The scale of change over the past few years has been notable."

In our new blog, Tracy Parker-Priest looks at how tribunals services are changing.

More people can now submit appeals online and follow their case progress. Teams are also working with partners and introducing new technology to make services clearer and easier to use.

Find out more 👇

🗣️"That day when I was sworn in, it changed everything. The way I think, the way I approach life. So it was the best thing I ever did."

⚖️Carol has volunteered as a magistrate for over 20 years, continuing to serve her community after losing most of her sight in 2012.

Watch the full video and find out what keeps her passionate about giving back ⤵️

In our latest blog, Rupert Morgan looks at how buildings are being improved, from opening new sites to carrying out repairs and upgrades.

This includes the new London Tribunals Centre, the reopening of Harrow Crown Court, and hundreds of improvement projects across the country.

This work is being supported by increased funding to carry out repairs and improvements across buildings.

A lot of the work focuses on everyday things like repairs, accessibility and making spaces more comfortable, with further work ongoing across the estate.

Read the full blog to find out more 👇

⚠️ Fake Fixed Penalty Notice emails

Scam emails are being sent to members of the public from [email protected]. These emails include incorrect reference numbers and direct people to a fake payment website.

If you receive one, do not click any links or make a payment. Always use GOV UK to check and pay penalties, and report any suspicious messages.

Find out how to report scams 👇