What HMCTS does
Executive agency responsible for the administration of criminal, civil, and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Publishes court forms, fees, and procedural guidance. Operates online services for claims and appeals.
Not a regulator but publishes guidance affecting businesses in disputes, employment tribunals, insolvency proceedings, etc.
Contact HMCTS
Official guidance from HMCTS
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Appeal a Traffic Commissioner decision (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Agricultural land and drainage disputes: apply to a tribunal (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Find legal advice — GOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
HMCTS staff guidance on supporting media access to courts and tribunals (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
HMCTS Third-Party Courts and Tribunals Data Licence (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Appeal against a proscription or designation (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber): Guides on restrictive covenants (T608 and T617) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Fees in the civil and family courts – main fees (EX50) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
View all 55 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Legal framework
Legislation that HMCTS directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Related legislation
Legislation connected to HMCTS’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
Other publications
1 additional document from HMCTS.