Prison Escort Custody Services (PECS) do not routinely transfer prisoners from prison to court who are either symptomatic or confirmed positive with COVID-19; or are required to isolate as an identified contact of a person with COVID-19.
This is in line with HMCTS guidance that anyone who is either suspected or a confirmed case should not attend court.
Guidance has recently been issued (external link, opens in a new tab) by HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) to prison establishments regarding court attendance procedures.
This guidance note (attached below) is complementary to HMPPS guidance but with a specific focus on HMCTS process and the impact on court proceedings.