Sir Richard Broadbent appointed Chair of HMCTS Board From Monday 1 May 2023, Sir Richard Broadbent will oversee the leadership and direction of HMCTS as we near the end of reform. Strategic Engagement Group meeting You can find updates on our Reform Programme, as well as high-level project summaries, in the notes of the latest Strategic Engagement Group meeting with legal professional associations. The summary includes updates on Common Platform and Adoption Reform Project. Management information Workload and timeliness in courts and tribunals Monthly management information to understand workload volumes and timeliness in courts and tribunals at a national level. | | Crime Common Platform Use new contact details for magistratesâ courts in London From Monday 24 April 2023, use new contact details for any queries about cases at magistratesâ courts in: Ealing Lavender Hill Uxbridge Willesden Wimbledon Contact our Courts and Tribunals Service Centre instead of the court directly by phoning 0330 808 4407 or emailing professionalcontactcrime@justice.gov.uk. Book your space at a drop in session Defence solicitors and barristers can join one of our regular online support sessions to get help with using Common Platform â email us to book your place. Weâll answer questions, offer advice and help with troubleshooting. Sessions take place on ð  Tuesdays at ð 4:30pm and ð Thursdays at ð 9am. For details on using Common Platform, watch our videos on how to use Common Platform and account registration and security. You can also read our how-to guides. Pre-recorded evidence Pre-recorded evidence report on victims experience of court A report released last week by the Ministry of Justice provides findings from a process evaluation of the implementation of pre-recorded evidence for intimidated witnesses, including survivors of rape and modern slavery. Through the measure, it's intended that the recording can be presented during the trial without the witness needing to attend and experience fear or distress about testifying. | | Damages and Online Civil Money Claims cases Upgrades to digital screens Weâre upgrading the digital screens used by legal professionals and judges, or legal advisers, in Damages and Online Civil Money Claims cases. From 22 April 2023, users of MyHMCTS and Judicial Case Manager will see changes to the way they input information on certain screens. These changes will support the ListAssist system to automatically list cases. | | What did you think this email? | | |