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Court Appointed Intermediary Services - Framework Re-Opening October 2026

The Ministry of Justice is re-opening a framework for Court Appointed Intermediary Services to support vulnerable defendants and parties/witnesses in criminal, civil, family and tribunal proceedings. Intermediaries will assess communication needs, provide recommendations, and attend hearings to facilitate clear communication.

You'll want to look if you employ qualified intermediaries able to assess communication needs and provide courtroom support for vulnerable people across England, Wales and Scotland

  • it needs coverage across the whole UK