Things to consider before starting court action against a trader, including alternatives to court, how much it will cost, and how to make a claim in the small claims track.

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.

Links to a guide to appearing in civil cases without legal representation written by judges is available for download from the link at the bottom of this page. English and Welsh versions are available.

Information about the criminal appeal system and procedures. It is in a question and answer format and includes a flowchart of the entire appeals system, examples of appeal forms, information on how and when to appeal, what lawyers can do when legal aid is available and what grounds of appeal the court can look at.

Information on what to do if you get a county court judgment saying you owe someone money. Includes information on paying the judgment debt, what to do if you do not owe the money, and how it may affect your credit status.

If you've got a problem at work that you can't sort out, you may be able to make a claim to an employment tribunal. This page tells you what happens at a tribunal hearing, including what to do when you get there, and what to wear. There is also information about what will happen during the hearing, and what you need to do.

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.

Links to three short videos designed to help you if you are going to the Family Court on your own, without the help of a lawyer. Video 1: Preparing for your first court hearing; Video 2: The hearing itself; Video 3: Giving evidence and challenging evidence.

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

Links to a guide to interim applications and how to make them. Includes a sample document bundle (based on a made-up case) to help you put your own documents together to bring to court.

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.