(AGENPARL) - Roma, 26 Novembre 2023 - (AGENPARL) – dom 26 novembre 2023 Read the latest of our vision for the future of civil and family courts and tribunals, our updated safeguarding policy, and more.
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General
Vision for the future of civil and family courts and tribunals
Earlier this week, the Lord Chancellor and senior judiciary launched a shared vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals system.
The government wants to make it easier for people experiencing legal issues to access high quality information and support. The new vision will empower them to resolve their problem in a way that meets their needs and is proportionate to the matter in dispute
*Read our news story* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vision-for-the-future-of-civil-and-family-courts-and-tribunals?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
HMCTS safeguarding policy
We want to ensure that our staff and service users have a safe and suitable environment to work in or visit.
We’ve updated our policy to further explain our position on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
*Read our safeguarding policy* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-in-hmcts?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
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Crime
Common Platform
British Transport Police cases in the north west
From Monday 27 November, all British Transport Police (BTP) cases in the north west will be managed on Common Platform.
Please direct any queries about Common Platform cases in the magistrates’ court in all parts of England and Wales – including BTP cases ­– to our service centre:
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Civil
‘Help with Fees’ expansion
The ‘Help with Fees’ scheme is being expanded [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-more-eligible-for-financial-help-with-court-fees?utm_medium=email&utm_source=#:~:text=The%20%27Help%20with%20Fees%27%20scheme,%2C%20but%20now%20reducing%2C%20inflation. ] from Monday 27 November.
To support this, we have updated online and paper applications to make them easier to complete, including by legal representatives and litigation friends.
We’ve also updated our guidance. Applications for ‘Help with Fees’ should continue to be made alongside the court or tribunal application that requires a fee. 
*Apply for Help with Fees* [ https://www.gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
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