The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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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

Breaking barriers: HMCTS and Social Mobility
Blog post
AI tech ambition to deliver smarter justice for victims
Press release
Using artificial intelligence to improve justice services
Blog post
Volunteer, Magistrate, Inspiration: Carol's Story
Blog post
Grant funding competition to support HMCTS digital support service
News story
Looking ahead: the next chapter for civil courts 
Blog post