Christmas and New Year closures Our courts and tribunals will temporarily close over the Christmas period, although some sites may be open on certain days for particular types of work. The closure dates are: Monday 25 December 2023 Tuesday 26 December 2023 Wednesday 27 December 2023 Monday 1 January 2024 Celebrating the role of a Judge's clerk Clerks play a vital role in allowing judges to deliver justice efficiently and fairly. Weâve released a short video describing the work done by one of our clerks as she provides an insight into her unique role. Discrimination Law Association Conference Mike Williams, our Deputy Director of Service Excellence attended the Discrimination Law Association conference last week. He discussed accessibility at court and the support we provide those who require reasonable adjustments. He also reiterated our commitment to ensuring justice is available to all. | | Common Platform British Transport Police From Monday 13 November, all British Transport Police (BTP) cases in the following regions will be managed on Common Platform: the north-east the midlands the south-west the south-east London Please direct any queries about Common Platform cases in the magistratesâ court in all these regions â including BTP cases Ââ to our service centre : Telephone 0330 808 4407 Defence professionals can email professionalcontactcrime@justice.gov.uk Members of the public can email contactcrime@justice.gov.uk | | Reminder: Court and Tribunal Service Centre From Monday 6 November, our Court and Tribunal Service Centre are answering phone calls and webchat enquiries relating to divorce applications from10am to 6pm.â | | What did you think this email? | | |