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Harrow Crown Court closure due to crumbling concrete in the roof extended to 2026

Harrow crown court will have been shut for two-and-a-half years by the time it reopens fully in 2026

Evening Standard

Courts to sit for 2,000 more days to help tackle backlog, Justice Secretary says

The extra 2,000 takes the total to 108,500 sitting days this year for courts in England and Wales.

The Independent UK

Digital court systems blamed for surge in personal data breaches

New technology is blamed as mistakes with sensitive files surge to over 10,000

Evening Standard

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Faulty coffee machine pipe causes major flood and delays jury trials at crown court

Jury trials at a London crown court were disrupted when a faulty pipe to a coffee machine caused major flooding.

Evening Standard

My husband died, and now I can’t access our savings or sell our house

I feel trapped as I can’t access my savings or sell my house. I’m in despair

The Guardian - UK

London crown court to stay shut for extra year after widespread RAAC found

One of London’s crown courts will be shuttered for an extra year thanks to dangerous concrete found in the roof, it has emerged, in a blow to efforts to tackle the criminal case backlog.

Evening Standard

London courts poised for late-night sittings after mass of protest arrests

Highbury Corner magistrates court could sit in the evenings to handle protest charge 'surge'

Evening Standard

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Public confidence in justice system at risk due to delayed reforms, MPs warn

The courts service has almost ‘burnt through’ its entire budget to deliver a programme that is just over halfway complete, Dame Meg Hillier said.

The Independent UK

DWP working on new digital system to speed up PIP appeals process for people challenging decision

People on PIP, Universal Credit and ESA can now submit their appeal online.

Daily Record

Criminals went free without tags due to court IT system glitches

Criminals and defendants were set free without electronic tags because of glitches with a new court IT system, a report has revealed, amid concerns for a reform programme which may have run out of money.

Evening Standard

Sikhs in England and Wales at risk of being unlawfully banned from entering court

Lawyers for Jaskeerat Singh Gulshan challenge policy concerning ceremonial kirpan blade that must be worn at all times

The Guardian - UK

Disaster plans in place for courts to handle extreme weather including heavy snow and storms

Disaster plans have been drawn up for Britain’s courts to cope with extreme weather such as heavy snow, heatwaves and flooding as well as the possibility of widespread power cuts.

Evening Standard

Court staff due to strike in protest against 'unworkable' IT system

Magistrates courts in Manchester, Stockport, Tameside and Wigan are set to be affected

Manchester Evening News

Nine day walk-out at 65 courts in row over 'unworkable' shakeup - see full list

Trade union PCS today announced that strikes by legal advisors and court associates will go ahead on October 22 to 30 - adding to chaos across the legal system

Daily Mirror

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Evening Standard

Criminal trials on hold as Woolwich Crown Court is forced to shut thanks to heating difficulties

One of London’s crown courts has been forced to close after a heating failure caused temperatures to plummet.

Evening Standard

Magistrates handing out criminal convictions in private court hearings that last just 90 seconds

A Ministry of Justice efficiency drive is reducing the involvement of court legal advisors

Evening Standard

Revealed: Plan to shut down crumbling courts in bid to meet Net Zero Carbon target

Plans have been drawn up to ‘consolidate’ the court estate, shut down ageing buildings, open new courts, and extend the ‘Nightingale’ programme.

Liverpool Echo

Wirral Magistrates' Court reopening pushed back again

The court has remained shut since last month

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Evening Standard

‘Crumbling’ criminal justice system hampered by £1bn repair bill and lack of judges - MPs

MPs have demanded a plan from government to tackle a £1 billion court maintenance backlog and a lack of judges which are hampering the criminal justice recovery.

Manchester Evening News

Brazen fraudsters are using the phone number of Manchester's COURT to scam people

Callers to the switchboard at Manchester Civil Justice Centre are given a warning

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