Last Updated: 23 January 2026
Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of courtslistings.co.uk (“the Website”, “our Website”, or “the Service”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.
Courts Listings (“we”, “us”, or “our”) reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Definitions
“User” means any person who accesses or uses the Website.
“Court Listings” means the daily hearing lists, cause lists, and related court information published on the Website.
“Personal Data” has the meaning given in the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
“Content” means all information, text, data, and materials available on the Website.
Acceptance of Terms
By using the Website, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- You will use the Website only for lawful purposes
Description of Service
Courts Listings provides a centralised platform for accessing daily hearing lists from magistrates’ courts and Crown courts across the United Kingdom. Our service aggregates publicly available court listing information to make it more accessible to legal professionals, journalists, researchers, and members of the public.
Key Features:
- Searchable database of court listings
- Daily updates from courts across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
- Privacy-protective masking of first names and middle names
- Privacy request tool for data removal
Scope of Service
Information Source
All court listing data is obtained from publicly available sources, including official court websites and publications by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. We do not create, verify, or independently confirm the information in court listings—we simply aggregate and republish publicly available data.
No Legal Service
Courts Listings is an information service only. We do not provide legal advice, representation, or any form of legal service. Nothing on the Website should be construed as legal advice or relied upon as such.
Accuracy and Reliability
No Guarantee of Accuracy
Whilst we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of court listings, we do not guarantee that:
- Information is current, complete, or error-free
- Listings reflect last-minute changes or cancellations
- All courts or hearings are included
- Data is suitable for any particular purpose
Court schedules can change at short notice due to various factors including adjournments, settlements, case management decisions, or administrative errors. Users should verify critical information directly with the relevant court.
Changes to Listings
Courts may amend, cancel, or reschedule hearings without notice. We update our listings regularly, but there may be delays between official changes and updates to our Website. We accept no responsibility for decisions made based on potentially outdated information.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:
Prohibited Activities:
- Use the Website in any way that violates UK law or regulations
- Use automated systems (including robots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access the Website without our express written permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, servers, or databases
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers connected to it
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Use the Website to harass, intimidate, or cause distress to any individual
- Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
- Use the information for purposes that conflict with data protection laws
Appropriate Use of Information:
- Respect the privacy and dignity of individuals named in court listings
- Do not use information for unlawful discrimination or harassment
- Recognise that appearance in court listings does not indicate guilt or liability
- Use information responsibly and proportionately
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
The Website design, layout, structure, compilation, and presentation of court listings data are owned by or licensed to Courts Listings. This includes but is not limited to:
- Website code and software
- Design elements and graphics
- Database structure and organisation
- Original text and commentary
These materials are protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Court Listings Data
Court listings themselves are public information and generally not subject to copyright protection. However, our compilation, organisation, and presentation of this data may be protected.
Licence to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This licence does not include the right to:
- Reproduce substantial portions of the Website
- Create derivative works
- Distribute, sell, or commercially exploit the content
- Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
User Accounts and Registration
Currently, the Website does not require user registration or accounts. Should we introduce such features in future, additional terms may apply.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data. By using the Website, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
For information about how to request removal of your data from court listings, please refer to our Privacy Policy or use our privacy request tool at courtslistings.co.uk/privacy-request/
Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including official court websites and other legal resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies.
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
The Website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
We make no representation that:
- Court listings are current or accurate
- The Website is suitable for any particular use
- Your use of the Website will achieve any specific result
- Information obtained through the Website is reliable for making legal or financial decisions
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by UK law:
We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to:
- Reliance on information provided on the Website
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in court listings
- Missed court appearances or deadlines
- Business losses or lost opportunities
- Damage to reputation
- Data loss or security breaches
- Decisions made based on Website information
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:
- Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- Any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under UK law
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Courts Listings, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
- Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Open Justice and Public Interest
Principle of Open Justice
Court listings are published in accordance with the long-established principle of open justice, which is fundamental to the UK legal system. This principle holds that justice must be seen to be done and that court proceedings should generally be open to public scrutiny.
Balancing Privacy Rights
Whilst we support transparency in the justice system, we also recognise individuals’ privacy rights. We have implemented measures such as name masking and our privacy request tool to balance these competing interests.
Public Record
Court proceedings are matters of public record. Information published on our Website derives from publicly available court listings. Publication on our Website does not create new public records but makes existing public information more accessible.
Availability and Service Changes
No Guarantee of Availability
We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend, withdraw, or modify the Website at any time
- Restrict access to certain features or content
- Make changes to these Terms
- Discontinue the service entirely
Maintenance and Updates
We may perform scheduled or emergency maintenance that temporarily restricts access to the Website. We will endeavour to provide notice where practicable but are not obligated to do so.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Breach of these Terms
- Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or the Website
- Violation of applicable laws
- Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any disputes arising from or relating to the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
You agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising from or relating to these Terms or the Website.
Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before initiating formal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve any disputes informally.
Formal Proceedings
If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through the courts of England and Wales as specified above.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Courts Listings regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Courts Listings.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under them without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms at any time without restriction.
Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- Acts of God, natural disasters, or severe weather
- War, terrorism, or civil unrest
- Government actions or regulations
- Labour disputes or strikes
- Failures of telecommunications or internet infrastructure
- Cyber-attacks or security breaches
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Acknowledgement
By using the Website, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood these Terms
- You agree to be bound by these Terms
- You understand that court listings are public information but should be used responsibly
- You recognise the limitations of the service and will verify critical information independently
- You accept the risks associated with relying on publicly available court information
Effective Date: These Terms are effective as of the date stated at the top of this page and apply to all use of the Website from that date forward.