(AGENPARL) – ven 05 aprile 2024 This week’s update covers our latest podcast episode, information on an increase in selected court and tribunal fees and more.
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New HMCTS podcast on accessibility
We’ve released our latest Inside HMCTS Podcast episode, focussing on how we’re making courts and tribunals accessible for all and how we support people to use our online services.
You can hear about how we’re removing barriers to ensure people can access justice at an equal level, as well as our work to make the historic Royal Courts of Justice more accessible.
*Listen to the episode* [ https://insidehmcts.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/03/accessible-justice-courts-and-digital-services-for-all/?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
Additional court capacity in London
To provide ongoing additional court capacity in London, we are extending the use of Barbican Nightingale court, which houses two Crown Court rooms, until August 2025.
We have also started a project to convert existing space at Southwark Crown Court into an additional courtroom, enabling further movement of work across London.
*Visit our Find a Court or Tribunal page for court details* [ https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
Increase in selected court and tribunal fees
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published its response to a consultation on plans to increase selected court and tribunal fees to reflect inflation.
The fee increases will impact civil, magistrates’ and family courts, the Probate Registry, Court of Protection and Tribunals. They are expected to come into effect in May 2024.
*Read the consultation response* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/implementing-increases-to-selected-court-and-tribunal-fees/outcome/consultation-response-implementing-increases-to-selected-court-and-tribunal-fees?utm_medium=email&utm_source=#annex-b–final-list-of-fee-changes ]
Justice in Numbers Pocketbook
MoJ have published the latest ‘Justice in Numbers’ information, detailing performance statistics across the justice system, including Crown Court, Magistrates’ Court and Civil, Family and Tribunal disposal figures.
*View the latest information* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/justice-in-numbers-summary-tables?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
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Crime
Pre-recorded evidence webinar for advocates
Places are still available for our webinar on Thursday 11 April 2024 for advocates to learn more about the new technology to support the delivery of the pre-recorded evidence special measure under Section 28 of the Youth and Criminal Justice Act.
Advocates can view a demonstration of technology, the new functionality and its benefits, as well as participate in a live Q&A session.
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Family
Families supported by the Mediation Voucher Scheme
Over 27,000 families have been supported by the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme which provides funding to help families navigate the complexities of separation. 
Mediation sessions start with each individual from the separating couple speaking privately to the mediator, followed by a meeting with both parties and the mediator.
*Read the full news story* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-families-spared-from-damaging-courtroom-conflict?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
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