Digital services

Testing how AI could help improve case readiness in the Crown Court

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We want to use court time as effectively as possible. That means making sure that, where possible, cases are ready to proceed when they come before a judge. As part of our wider work to tackle delays and improve the way the justice system works, HMCTS and the Ministry of Justice are exploring where artificial …

UCD at HMCTS: How we’re strengthening user-centred design

User-centred design helps us create justice services that work for the people who use and deliver them. Learn how HMCTS is growing its design capability to support service improvement, build expertise and shape the future of justice services.

The DARTS challenge: modernising our most complex court system

This two-part blog series looks back at our behind-the-scenes technological transformation. Part two focuses on our biggest challenge: migrating the Digital Audio Recording Transcription and Storage (DARTS) system – one of the largest data migrations HMCTS has ever undertaken.

Leaving the legacy behind: our journey to modernise court technology   

This two-part blog series looks back at our behind-the-scenes technological transformation. In part one, we look at the overall modernisation journey – why it was necessary, the scale of the challenge and what it means for justice delivery.

Supporting justice in action: how staff delivered urgent technical support for a high-profile trial 

When an urgent request arrived on the eve of a major murder trial, colleagues from across HMCTS worked together to deliver a critical technical solution. They protected a witness’s identity, upheld the principle of Open Justice and made sure the trial could proceed fairly.

Celebrating Excellence: HMCTS National Awards Showcase Innovation, Compassion and Justice in Action

The annual HMCTS National Awards celebrate staff who exemplify our values through innovation, crisis response and commitment to putting people first.

HMCTS is accelerating the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the courts and tribunals 

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We’re transforming how we deliver justice through the strategic and responsible adoption of AI. As we continue to modernise the courts and tribunals, we're exploring how AI can support better outcomes for users.