(AGENPARL) – mar 03 maggio 2022 Keeping you updated with news about HMCTS []
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Keeping you updated with news about the reform programme
Issue 47 | 3 May 2022
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The new online system for divorce went live on 6 April as landmark reforms aimed at reducing conflict between separating couples came into force.
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News Headlines
Court and tribunal judgments are now freely available from The National Archives through the Find Case Law site, and are available for anyone to use.
The government announced that there will be no cap on Crown Court sitting days for the second financial year in a row.
The government has passed four major justice bills, designed to provide better protection for the public and help restore confidence in the criminal justice system.
Deaf people requiring the use of a sign language interpreter will be allowed to take part in jury service for the first time.
Magistrates are now able to issue prison sentences of up to one year for a single offence, which aims to help reduce outstanding cases in the Crown Court.
We have updated our vulnerability action plan. It sets out the work we’re doing to ensure vulnerable court users are not disadvantaged or discriminated against.
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