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HM Courts & Tribunals Service

HMCTS

We are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, as well as the reserved unified tribunals across the United Kingdom. HMCTS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .

We are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, as well as the reserved unified tribunals across the United Kingdom. HMCTS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .

Senior Staff

Nick Goodwin
Chief Executive and Board Member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Catherine Blair
Chief Finance Officer and Board Member
Annabel Burns
Strategy, Development and Analysis Director
Daniel Flury
HMCTS Operations Director
Daniel Bateman
Human Resources Director
John Laverick
Chief Digital and Information Officer

Latest Publications

We're Building the Future of User-Centred Design at HMCTS
Blog post
HM Courts and Tribunals Service information bulletins
Detailed guide
UCD at HMCTS: How we’re strengthening user-centred design
Blog post
Tribunals in 2026: progress, partnerships and plans for the future
Blog post
Our courts and tribunals estate: a year of progress
Blog post
Breaking barriers: HMCTS and Social Mobility
Blog post
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