Regulator profile
HMCTS
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Administrative Body4 areas of regulation · 2 laws enforced · England & Wales
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.
Additional information
Not a regulator but publishes guidance affecting businesses in disputes, employment tribunals, insolvency proceedings, etc.
Contact HMCTS
Types of regulation
Legal framework
Legislation that HMCTS directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 Act 2005
- Employment Rights Act 2025 Act 2025
Related legislation
Legislation connected to HMCTS's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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Employment Tribunals Act 1996
UK Act of Parliament 1996 -
The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2013
UK Statutory Instrument 2013 -
Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022
UK Act of Parliament 2022 -
Marriage Act 1949 (opens in a new tab)
UK Act of Parliament
Other publications
1 additional documents from HMCTS.
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Take a case to the Technology and Construction Court
Published 1 February 2016
Coverage area
England & Wales