Friday 9 August 2024 A weekly round-up of the latest news and information about courts and tribunals | | This week, Heidi Alexander MP visited Reading Crown Court and other nearby sites to speak with staff and judges and learn more about their work on the frontline. | | Weâve published the latest updates to our Vulnerability Action Plan. The plan sets out how weâre making courts and tribunals accessible for everyone, ensuring our vulnerable users are not disadvantaged or discriminated against. It sets out what weâve achieved in the past six months and our plans for the future, which include a qualitative study exploring the challenges experienced by vulnerable adults dealing with legal problems. | | This week we launched the first of our new-look monthly video updates, recapping some of the main highlights from July. Weâll be sharing the video format updates across our social channels on the first Monday of every month. If youâre not already subscribed to HMCTS social media channels, please use the links at the bottom of the bulletin, to avoid missing out. | | Our latest monthly management information for June 2023 to June 2024 highlights workload volumes and timeliness at a national level. | | Management information is now available on magistratesâ courts hearings in connection with the recent public disorder. It provides information on the number of defendants listed for a first hearing and their outcomes. We'll release this information weekly for a short period. | | De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Nightingale Court in London will be closing as planned on 16 September 2024. The last sitting day will be on 23 August 2024. | | What did you think of this email? | | |