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Courts Modernisation Bill

The King's Speech 2026 justice bill to modernise courts and tribunals, improve criminal justice performance, and support faster, more efficient case handling.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Justice Committee Ministry of Justice linked commitment

King's Speech announces Courts Modernisation Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Courts Modernisation Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 justice bill to modernise courts and tribunals, improve criminal justice performance, and support faster, more efficient case handling.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
9 Mar 2026 | Policy paper HM Courts & Tribunals Service Ministry of Justice linked direct

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Why linked: MoJ factsheet identifying the Bill as implementation of Sir Brian Leveson's review — already provided as a foundational document; cited as commentary in key_documents.

The government has introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill to Parliament today (25 February 2026).

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↓ Courts and Tribunals Bill: factsheet ↓ Criminal court reform: Impacts factsheet (14pp) ↓ Courts and Tribunals Bill: Equalities Statement (60pp) ↓ Courts and Tribunals Bill: (IRCC) Impact Assessment (40pp) ↓ Courts and Tribunals Bill: (Non-IRCC) Impact Assessment (20pp)
22 Oct 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Justice evidence

Review of the Presumption of Parental Involvement – Final Report (October 2025)

Why linked: Filled the "Family court practice directions and guidance on parental involvement" gap via web research

The Ministry of Justice's formal review of the statutory presumption of parental involvement in family court proceedings, published October 2025. Its findings directly led to the Courts and Tribunals Bill provision (Clause 17) to repeal the presumption, and it addresses …

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