London Magistrates’ Courts

January 2021 Maintaining Justice – adjusted Court Operations during Covid19 –  Enhanced safety measures introduced. This paper is issued by HMCTS in consultation with the judiciary

The Crown Court at Manchester, Crown Square – 17 August 2020

While Crown Square is temporarily closed, where possible cases will be relocated, progressed and heard within Greater Manchester. The aim is to reduce loss of work to a minimum. Monday’s trial is moving to Minshull Street and special arrangements have already...

Sentencing Council: new Definitive Guideline published

The Sentencing Council has today published, in accordance with section 120 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, a new definitive guideline, ‘Overarching principles: Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders and neurological impairments’. ...