Guidance & resources
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May 9, 2025
Latest edition of the Adult Court Bench Book (April 2025)
Find out the latest amendments made to the bench book, which provides guidance for magistrates dealing mainly with defendants aged 18 and over
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May 9, 2025
Consultation on the Practice Statement for schemes of arrangement under Part 26 and restructuring plans under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006
The closing date for submissions is Friday 13 June 2025
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May 7, 2025
New protocol on communications between judges in Scotland, England & Wales, and Northern Ireland in cases involving adults who lack capacity, and accompanying handbook
Read more about the protocol, and use the request form and accompanying handbook
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April 29, 2025
King’s Bench Guide 2025
See the updated edition of the guide for everyone who practises or litigates in the King's Bench Division of the High Court
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April 22, 2025
Guidance No 48: The payment of forensic pathology fees
Find out more about this latest guidance by the Chief Coroner
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April 22, 2025
Practice Direction: Preparation of hearing bundles in the First-tier Tribunal, Health, Education and Social Care (HESC)
This practice direction relates to the special educational needs and disability discrimination jurisdictions of the HESC
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April 16, 2025
A View from The President’s Chambers: April 2025
Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, gives the latest update on what has been happening across the jurisdiction
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April 15, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Judicial Guidance
You can read the refreshed AI guidance, glossary of terms, and useful help and information
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March 24, 2025
2025 Protocol and Good Practice Model: Disclosure of information between Coroners and the Family Court in cases involving fatality
A guide to best practice for Family Court Judges and Coroners where there are parallel proceedings