National Interview Protocol COVID19 Version 3 Letter to Legal Representatives attending police custody suites NPCC Custody - JIIP Version 3 letter to forces Process Map - Remote Legal Representation
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Campaigning for fairness in criminal lawLegal Aid Census 2021
I appreciate that over the years you have been asked many times to respond to consultations, requests for information, all sorts of things. You are all aware that at the moment CLAR is ongoing and many people are working extremely hard on your behalf to provide the...
The existing 2017 Standard Crime Contract will be extended for a further 12 months
The existing 2017 Standard Crime Contract will be extended for a further 12 months with an option for existing contracted providers to further extend for six months The 12 month extension to 31 March 2022 is automatic – existing providers do not need to do anything...
Solicitors and CPS join Professional Users Access Scheme
London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association, Criminal Law Solicitors Association and Crown Prosecution Service join fast-track entry to HMCTS buildings. From today (1 February), solicitors will be able to register for the professional users’ access scheme, which...
Revised drug sentencing guidelines published to reflect changes in offending
20210126 Revised drug offences guidelines published (1)
Guide to the availability of live links in magistrates’ courts under their criminal and civil jurisdiction
210126 - Live Link Matrix - MC Crime & Civil
Joint Media release and statement to Kevin Sadler
Joint Media Release- HMCTS safety concerns- 20.01.21 Joint Statement to Kevin Sadler v2
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
COVID-19: Operational notice for external court users of Reading Magistrates’ Court
CLSA has been monitoring the issues raised by the pandemic and practices at courts across HMCtS’ estate, especially given the new strain and the massive spike in infections being experienced in parts of the country. We would encourage members to notify us of any...