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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Courts and tribunals recovery update

01 July 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Robert Buckland Con South Swindon

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • HMCTS is receiving an additional 142 million in capital funding.
  • The funding will speed up technological improvements and modernise courtrooms.
  • Short-term recovery measures include reopening courts and expanding technology use.

Issue summary

The statement discusses progress and future plans for recovering operations of UK courts and tribunals post-pandemic.

Action requested

HMCTS is receiving £142 million additional capital funding to speed up technological improvements and modernise courtrooms. The statement also outlines short-term recovery measures including reopening courts, expanding technology use, and implementing operational efficiencies.

Key facts

  • HMCTS will receive £142m of additional capital funding this year.
  • Of the £142m, £105m is allocated to improving the court and tribunal estate.
  • Over 150 of the 341 sites used for physical hearings were open to the public in April.
  • As of June 29th, 284 sites are operational after risk assessments and modifications.
  • New criminal jury trials have been restarted in four Crown Courts since May.
  • Cloud Video Platform (CVP) is being rolled out to all criminal courts and will start being made available to County courts throughout July.
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