(AGENPARL) - Roma, 6 Agosto 2023 - (AGENPARL) – dom 06 agosto 2023 Last chance to take part in our communications survey, HMCTS joins the Sunflower network and all criminal courts are using Common Platform
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*Last chance to take part in our communications survey*
Our 2023 Communications and Engagement Survey closes on 11 August 2023 . We want to find out what you think about the way we communicate and engage with you. The survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete and will help us understand how you access our information, what works well now and how we can improve. You can also complete the survey in Welsh [ https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2CbNIOK1FsBMpGBw-2cDVeZUOFNMUUVHM0JSNjZCTVlCUlcxVU0wTzRRVC4u&utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]. 
*Give us your feedback* [ https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/externalsurveyhmctsupdate/?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
HMCTS joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
HMCTS is now a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network [ https://hdsunflower.com/uk/insights/category/news?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]. Sunflower lanyards are now available in all court and tribunal buildings for court users who have hidden disabilities.
*Read more about the Sunflower Network in HMCTS* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hmcts-joins-the-hidden-disabilities-sunflower-network?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
Video Hearings service: join from a corporate network
If we contact you to confirm your hearing will be held on the Video Hearings Service please share this corporate firewall guidance with your IT team to ensure hearings proceed smoothly.
*Read guidance for how to access to the Video Hearings service* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/video-hearings-service-join-from-a-corporate-network?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
Reminder: One year anniversary of TV cameras in Crown Court
Friday 28 July marked the one-year anniversary since the first TV broadcast of sentencing remarks from the Old Bailey. Millions of viewers have seen justice served in over 30 serious criminal cases in the last year – shining a spotlight on the inner workings of the Crown Court and boosting public understanding on how trials operate.
*Read about the first year of broadcasting* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-30-cases-broadcast-in-first-year-of-tv-cameras-in-crown-court?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
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Crime
Common Platform
Common Platform system now live in every criminal court in England and Wales
Every Crown and magistrates’ court now has access to the ‘Common Platform’ system, which will allow quicker and seamless sharing of information between all those involved in criminal justice cases.
*Find out more about Common Platform* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/every-criminal-court-now-connected-to-single-data-system-for-the-first-time?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
Nick Goodwin talks about Common Platform milestone
CEO, Nick Goodwin, reflects on completing the roll out of Common Platform to all criminal courts and what improvements are still to come. 
*Get help with using Common Platform*
Legal professionals can join one of our regular online support sessions to get help with:
* activating or logging into your account
* accessing case information
* checking in for a hearing
* any other aspect of Common Platform
Sessions take place on ?? Tuesdays at ?? 4:30pm and ?? Thursdays at ?? 9am.
For details on using Common Platform, watch our videos on how to use Common Platform [ https://youtu.be/APgxrX_mulc?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ] and account registration and security [ https://youtu.be/C8QI7yk7zNw?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]. You can also read our how-to guides [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-use-hmcts-common-platform?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]. 
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Civil
Reminder: Free mediation for thousands of small claims
Thousands of people will be automatically referred to access free mediation sessions to resolve disputes away from court when it becomes a requirement for small civil claims values up to £10,000. 
*Find out more* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-justice-reforms-to-free-up-vital-court-capacity?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
Reminder: HMCTS Payment by Account for online services
Legal professionals using the MyHMCTS [ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-myhmcts-online-case-management-for-legal-professionals?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ] platform to pay a claim issue fee for the Damages Claims and Online Civil Money Claims services can now do so by card or through Pay by Account (PBA).
*See how to register for Payment by Account (PBA)* [ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmcts-payment-by-account-for-online-services?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
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Family
Make a report on someone’s capacity to make decisions
Form COP3 (an ‘assessment of capacity’) to submit an expert opinion about someone’s mental capacity has been updated and should be used with immediate effect.
*Read about the updated form* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/make-a-report-on-someones-capacity-to-make-decisions-form-cop3?utm_medium=email&utm_source=#:~:text=Make%20a%20report%20on%20someone%27s%20capacity%20to%20make%20decisions%3A%20Form%20COP3,-English&text=Use%20Form%20COP3%20(an%20%27assessment,to%20make%20decisions%20for%20them. ]
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