Further to the publication on 26th March 2020 of a joint Message from the LCCSA & CLSA on Police Station & Magistrates’ Court attendance, the undersigned firms hereby support this Message: Powell Spencer & Partners Bullivant...
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Presiders’ Open Letter on Remote Hearings in Crown Courts in London and South East
27 March 2020 Click here to read
Changes to the way Courts and Tribunals will operate during COVID19
27 March 2020 As a result of the unprecedented challenges we are facing, we have significantly increased capacity for phone and video hearings to provide alternatives to face-to-face hearings. These will be used wherever this is suitable for the participants...
Attending Police Stations & Magistrates’ Courts – 27 March 2020
We understand our members remain concerned for their safety at police stations and courts. We have proposed a joint protocol with the LCCSA A message from the CLSA & LCCSA We understand that as the threat from the COVID-19 pandemic worsens with each...
Latest updates from the LAA – 27 March 2020
Since my last note to you all we have continued to work to find further ways we can pivot our processes to give as much support to your members as possible. The latest updates on our GOV.UK page makes further changes to making claims where providers and...
MOJ Covid-19 Stakeholder Update – 26 March 2020
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...
MOJ – Covid-19 Stakeholder Update – 25 March 2020
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...
CLSA Chair, Bill Waddington, has been attending a virtual meeting with the Criminal Law Committee.
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,...
MOT Covid-19 Stakeholder Update 24 March 2020
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...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Legal Aid Agency contingency response – updated 24 March 2020
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