HMCTS
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
HMCTS stands for His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service, a UK government abbreviation.
Executive agency of the Ministry of Justice that runs the criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales, including scheduling hearings and handling online services such as money claims and divorce applications.
Example: HMCTS said the trial date had been pushed back because no judge was available.
Usage notes
It was formed in 2011 by merging HM Courts Service and the Tribunals Service. A reform program has moved many services online. A large backlog of Crown Court cases, which grew during the pandemic, has delayed trials for years in some areas. Scotland's courts are run separately.
Related abbreviations
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- FM – First Minister
- FSA – Food Standards Agency
- GCHQ – Government Communications Headquarters
- GLA – Greater London Authority
- GMC – General Medical Council
- HM – His Majesty
- HMG – His Majesty's Government
- HMP – His Majesty's Prison
- HMPPS – His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
- HMRC – His Majesty's Revenue and Customs
- HMT – His Majesty's Treasury
- HoC – House of Commons