The legal system
Here you will find information on the legal system, including:
- how the Courts system in England and Wales is structured, Her Majesty's Courts Service, and our investment plans for improved court facilities and services
- the Government's programme to establish a new Tribunals Service, and information about the tribunals we are currently responsible for
- information about the Criminal Justice System, including a link to the CJS Online website
- brief information about the work and responsibilities of the Bar Council, the Law Society and the Office of Legal Services Ombudsman
- who to approach if you wish to make a complaint about a barrister or solicitor
- publications by the Department for Constitutional Affairs which affect the legal professions
