Guidance & resources
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September 17, 2026
Judicial College Review of Activities 2024-2025
Read the Judicial College's annual activities report
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September 15, 2026
Amendments to the Disclosure of Information between Family and Criminal Agencies and Jurisdictions: 2024 Protocol
Updated versions of the Protocol annexes are now available for use. You can find out more in the Frequently Asked Questions document
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September 8, 2026
Guidance notes published to support new Practice Direction on Listing
Guidance notes have been developed to help the judiciary, HMCTS staff and practitioners apply the National Listing Framework in practice
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September 8, 2026
National Listing Framework: A new approach to criminal listing
This overview is intended to help everyone involved in criminal listing understand wht the National Listing Framework seeks to achieve
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September 8, 2026
National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 6) Case Progression Meetings
Guidance Note concerning the Case Progression Meeting required by the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts
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September 8, 2026
National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 5): Guidance for Practitioners
Guidance Note to assist prosecution and defence practitioners in the practical application of the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts
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September 8, 2026
National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 4): Guidance for Listing Officers and HMCTS Staff
Guidance Note to assist Listing Officers and HMCTS in the practical application of the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts
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September 8, 2026
National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 3): Guidance for Presiding Judges
This Guidance Note addresses the main responsibilities of Presiding Judges under the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts
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September 8, 2026
National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 2): Guidance for Resident Judges
This Guidance Note addresses the main responsibilities of Resident Judges under the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts
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September 8, 2026
National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 1) Judicial Guidance on Listing Decisions at the Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing
Guidance Note to assist judges in the practical application of the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts