HM Courts and Tribunals Service

The executive agency responsible for administering courts and tribunals in England and Wales and some UK-wide tribunals.

Abbreviation: HMCTS

Also used as: HMCTS, courts service, tribunals service

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HM Courts and Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales, and some tribunals with UK-wide jurisdiction. It may appear in summaries about court backlogs, court reform, tribunals, digital justice, court fees and justice system performance.

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