Easter opening times Courts and tribunals opening times over the Easter period Our courts and tribunals will temporarily close over the Easter period, from Friday 7 to Monday 10 April 2023. Some magistrates’ courts will be open on Saturday 8 and Monday 10 April 2023, but for remand hearings only. Partnering with India Working with the Indian justice system to share knowledge on reform Like HMCTS, the Indian justice system is delivering an ambitious programme of reform. Amar recently completed a secondment to India, offering reform expertise and sharing knowledge with our Indian counterparts on our respective justice transformation programmes. Hosting the Supreme Court at Manchester Preparing for a landmark sitting Earlier this month, the Supreme Court sat at Manchester Civil Justice Centre. It was the first time the Supreme Court sat outside one of the UK's 4 capital cities. HMCTS safeguarding policy Protecting our most vulnerable users We've developed a safeguarding policy to protect people who might be at risk of abuse and neglect. | | Direct lodgement of war pensions Lodge notices of appeal to the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber directly with the tribunal From 6 April 2023, Notices of Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber (WPAFCC) can be lodged directly with the Tribunal, which will then be responsible for all case management. This applies to appeals against decisions issued by Veterans UK dated on or after 6 April 2023. Appeals against decisions dated on or before 5 April 2023 must continue to be sent to Veterans UK. The form can be found on GOV.UK and can be sent to the tribunal by post or email. Anyone who does not have access to the form online can email armedforces.chamber@justice.gov.uk for a hard copy. If you have any queries regarding the new form and rules, contact armedforces.chamber@justice.gov.uk. Read the HMCTS Update on GOV.UK. | | What did you think this email? | | |