In a boost for open justice, court and tribunal judgments are now freely available from The National Archives
As the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, The National Archives has long-standing experience in storing and publishing information securely. Under the Archive’s expertise, they will be preserved, managed and made widely accessible for years to come.
New court and tribunal decisions from the superior courts of record – The Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and Upper Tribunals – will now be available on The National Archives Find Case Law site.
This free online service will be easy for anyone to use, from lawyers to members of the public. Records will be secure and easily searchable, even on mobile phones.
Justice Minister, James Cartlidge, said:
Dr Natalie Byrom, Director of Research at The Legal Education Foundation, said:
Judgments provide invaluable information for anyone who requires them for case preparation or research purposes.
Over the coming months and years, The National Archives will work with the Ministry of Justice and the judiciary to expand coverage of what is published and made accessible to the public, including judgments from the lower courts and tribunals.
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