New Building to Modernise London’s Tribunals

Press release from Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service and James Cartlidge MP.

Key Highlights

• Purchase of property to house a 21st-century tribunal in central London
• Redevelopment at 7 Newgate Street to create a modern and flexibly designed space
• Tribunals scheduled to start hearing cases by late 2023

Strategic Location and Design

Located next to the Old Bailey and a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral, the property at 7 Newgate Street will house around 30 hearing rooms. The environmentally friendly and sustainable refurbishment is already underway, ensuring the tribunals benefit from modern facilities.

Tribunals cover a wide range of areas such as employment, social security and child support. The flexibly designed space will accommodate these different case types, with varied room sizes and layouts to maximise capacity.

Statements from Key Figures

Justice Minister James Cartlidge

The new Tribunal Centre will be developed into a modern space in the heart of London, with tribunal users at the forefront of its design. We are investing significantly in court rooms and tribunal buildings across the country to meet the demands of our justice system.

HMCTS Property Director Rupert Morgan

I am delighted to confirm the purchase of 7 Newgate Street, securing tribunal hearing capability within the heart of London for years to come. Optimising energy use and carbon emissions, the building will deliver the modern and efficient facilities which our users expect.

Investment and Timeline

This fit-out is part of HMCTS’s £1.3 billion investment to transform courts and tribunals, ensuring they continue to deliver swift justice for years to come. The Central London Tribunal Centre is expected to open its doors by the end of 2023.

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Note to Editors

The development of 7 Newgate Street is being managed by LS Estates and is subject to “change of use” approval by the local authority.

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