Court reform

HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) is investing £1 billion in a seven-year reform programme to modernise the courts and tribunals system. We agree that a modernised court service would benefit all users, but this must not come at the expense of justice. We’re engaging with HMCTS to ensure members’ and clients’ needs are considered, and we’re helping members to understand and adapt to the changes
Signs pointing to Magistrates' Court, Crown and County Courts in front of Croydon Law Courts buildings on sunny winter day (Croydon, England - March 25, 2012)

Court reform: what's changing

March 2025 marked the end of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) reform programme, which digitised multiple services.

Find out how we advocated for our members and made sure your needs and concerns were addressed.

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Signs pointing to Magistrates' Court, Crown and County Courts in front of Croydon Law Courts buildings on sunny winter day (Croydon, England - March 25, 2012)

News and articles

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Swift and fair justice denied by record court backlogs

Record backlogs in both the Crown Court and magistrates’ court show the need for investment and reform across the entire criminal justice system.

18 Dec 2025

Government proposals erode the right to be judged by our own peers

The government’s proposals on jury trials go too far in eroding our fundamental right to be judged by a jury of our own peers

02 Dec 2025

Rotting seagulls and unreliable technology show urgent need for court investment

We publish our 2025 State of the Courts report

26 Sep 2025

Investing in digital services key to unlocking access to civil justice

We welcome the HM Courts and Tribunals Services’ (HMCTS) digital services evaluation.

12 Sep 2025

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