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...
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Campaigning for fairness in criminal lawSolicitors 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...
CLSA Statement regarding the Criminal Justice System and current Covid crisis
The CLSA is concerned that Police Stations and Courts are not safe during this current phase of the pandemic. The virus spread appears to be out of control. Many areas of the UK are seeing emergency services stretched beyond capacity. Previous ‘Covid secure’ steps...
New sentencing guidelines for firearms offences published today by the Sentencing Council
The Sentencing Council has published eight new guidelines to be used by the Crown Court and magistrates’ courts in England and Wales when sentencing firearms offences, following consultation. The new guidelines will come into effect on 1 January 2021.