25 Mar 2020 | Archive
25 March 2020 The outcome of which we can share: The main points are: LAA has been asked to confirm that full PS fee is payable if the matter is handled by phone. That would mean of course more than just an advice call. So disclosure is emailed or seen at station,...
24 Mar 2020 | Archive
We have robust and well-established plans to ensure we can continue to deliver key services across the justice system. Legislation is being sought through an emergency bill in response to the virus that could extend the circumstances in which a court can direct the...
24 Mar 2020 | Archive
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-legal-aid-agency-contingency-response?utm_source=a4e2b6fd-fcc6-45f3-83b7-18b8514376b2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate
24 Mar 2020 | Archive
https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
24 Mar 2020 | Archive
https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Remote-Access-Family-Court.pdf https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/update-from-the-chair-of-the-bar-attending-court-following-the-prime-minister-s-latest-announcement.html
23 Mar 2020 | Archive
With effect from Tuesday 24 March 2020 GM Magistrates’ Courts will only be dealing with defendants in custody (including custody trials), videolinks, overnight cases, DVPOs and POCAs. There will be 4 courts sitting at Manchester Magistrates’ Court...
23 Mar 2020 | Archive
caling back of non-essential work – PRIORITY LISTING MEASURES – London Magistrates’ Courts EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY – 23 March to and including 3 April 2020 PRIORITY CASES ONLY CONSOLIDATION OF MAGISTRATES’ COURT PRIORITY WORK INTO FEWER...
23 Mar 2020 | Archive
From Lord Justice Fulford, Vice-President Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) The Vice-President of the CACD has provided the following guidance for hearings in the CACD during the period whilst there are variations in the way appeals and applications are...
23 Mar 2020 | Archive
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-legal-aid-agency-contingency-response?utm_source=5cf2de16-10f4-4a25-ada6-44a9e0e53076&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate
23 Mar 2020 | Archive
23 March 2020 |Coronavirus|COVID-19 Events have continued to move at great speed. I indicated during the course of last week that we would keep them under review. As the Prime Minister has been telling the country, the spread of COVID- 19 has continued to...