Information about the different structures of the courts and tribunals system. Includes links to diagrams showing the routes taken by different cases as they go through each system.

Information on the court system covering the county court, magistrates court, Crown Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, UK Supreme Court, The European Court of Justice and The European Court of Human Rights.

Explains how the justice system is structured and organised.

Gives information about HM Courts and Tribunals Service and the courts and tribunals it is responsible for.

Information about the tribunals system. 

Information about employment tribunals, how to contact them and how to find your nearest tribunal. Includes links to tribunal forms, guidance and tribunal rules.

The Residential Property Tribunal Wales is an independent tribunal that has been set up to resolve disputes relating to private rented and leasehold property in Wales. You can find links to the guidance and forms you need to make an application to the tribunal from this homepage. Audio guidance is also available.

A guide with information about knowing what the rules say, knowing what the rules mean, knowing what you have to do and how to persuade a tribunal to give you what you want.

Information including courts' addresses and facilities, opening hours, contact details, how to get there.

Search for court forms and leaflets

Search for court forms and leaflets - Welsh language version of form finder.

Apply online for help to pay your court or tribunal fee here. Also includes information about eligibility.

From this page you can find links to the civil procedure rules, the criminal procedure rules, the family procedure rules and their related practice directions.

Magistrates are unpaid trained members of their local community. Explains who they are and what they do.

Most criminal cases in England and Wales are dealt with by magistrates, in either an adult or youth court. In this film clip a BBC journalist tours a magistrates’ court and explains how it operates and who does what.

Information about Magistrates' courts, Crown courts and Youth courts.

Information about county courts and the types of case they deal with.

Information about the different types of case that family law courts deal with.

Being in a court building with your abuser can be one of the most difficult parts of the Family Court process. Links to a short film for survivors of domestic violence explaining the ways the courts can help make the process of going to court safer and make it easier for you to take part in court hearings without feeling intimidated.

Information about the three different divisions of the High Court and what they do.

The Court of Appeal consists of two divisions. The Civil Division hears appeals from the High Court, County Courts and certain Tribunals. The Criminal Division hears appeals from the Crown Court.

The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal in the UK for civil cases. It hears appeals in criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It hears cases of the greatest public or constitutional importance affecting the whole population.

This film explores the role and the workings of the Supreme Court, the only court with UK-wide jurisdiction and the highest court in the land. It explains its relationship to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, the highest court for British Overseas Territories and a number of Commonwealth countries.

A guide for people going to the Supreme Court without a lawyer. Outlines the main rules, including when you can appeal and how, what documents you will need and what happens at the hearing.

Explains what to do if you have been sent a jury summons and how long jury service usually takes.

An interactive courtroom to help you understand what happens when you are a witness in court.