Welcome to the first edition of the new HMCTS Update. We want to make sure we're sending you information that's tailored to you. For future editions, you'll only receive the HMCTS Update if it has relevant updates from your chosen topics. If you want to receive the HMCTS Update every week, you should sign up to all 4 topics (Civil, Crime, Family and Tribunals). You can update your preferences at any time. | | Crime Common Platform Improvements to Common Platform for defence professionals We’re adding features and making improvements to the way legal professionals search for case details, check in for hearings, and access and complete essential forms. Register for our Common Platform webinar for defence professionals We're hosting a webinar for defence professionals on 📅 Wednesday 22 February at 🕐 1pm. You can find out about recent progress we’ve made introducing the Common Platform case management system to criminal courts, our plans for further implementation and see a demo of new features. Book your space at a Common Platform drop in session Defence solicitors and barristers can join one of our regular online support sessions to get help with using Common Platform. We’ll answer questions, offer advice and help with troubleshooting. Sessions take place on 📅 Tuesdays at 🕐 4:30pm and 📅 Thursdays at 🕐 9am. Use new contact details for queries about Common Platform magistrates’ court cases in the North West From Monday 6 February 2023, queries about Common Platform magistrates’ court cases in Chester, Crewe and Warrington will be handled by our service centre. Please call 0330 808 4407 or email our service centre instead of contacting the court where the case will be heard. | | What did you think of this email? | | |