HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. We deliver administrative support to the justice system across England and Wales, ensuring it functions effectively for everyone. Our legal system protects fundamental rights and freedoms and is a vital part of a fair and modern society. It must be accessible and responsive to all who rely on it—whether they are vulnerable individuals, families in crisis, claimants, or businesses.

We are committed to reforming the system to improve access to justice. This means offering more efficient and user-friendly services for both the public and legal professionals. It also means enabling our workforce to operate at its best and allowing judges to focus on complex cases by reducing unnecessary paperwork. Ultimately, our goal is to make justice simpler, faster, and more accessible for all.