Helping people to navigate the justice system and access the support they need We've created a signposting strategy to help all court and tribunal users navigate the justice system and access the support they need. Thousands more can apply to become judges under plans to expand diversity New rules will see up to 4,500 more lawyers from diverse backgrounds eligible to become judges under plans announced by the government. Scam phone calls Scammers are making fraudulent calls claiming to be high court enforcement officers. Reminder: Management information We've published monthly management information to understand workload volumes and timeliness in courts and tribunals at a national level. | | Common Platform Leicestershire and Northamptonshire criminal courts The Common Platform case management system is now in use in these Leicestershire and Northamptonshire courts: Leicester Crown Court Leicester Magistratesâ Court Northampton Crown Court Northampton Magistratesâ Court Loughborough Magistratesâ Court Wellingborough Magistratesâ Court Reminder: Improvements to Preparation for Effective Trial (PET) and Better Case Management (BCM) forms From Monday 22 May 2023, we're improving Common Platform for defence professionals by digitising the PET and BCM forms. Users will be able to enter this data online. Get help with using Common Platform Defence solicitors and barristers can join one of our regular online support sessions to get help with: accessing case details using the new PET and BCM forms any other aspect of Common Platform Sessions take place on ð  Tuesdays at ð 4:30pm and ð Thursdays at ð 9am. For details on using Common Platform, watch our videos on how to use Common Platform and account registration and security. You can also read our how-to guides. | | What did you think this email? | | |