Guidance & resources
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June 5, 2020
President of the Family Division’s Guidance on Allocation and Gatekeeping for Care, Supervision and other Proceedings
Read details of guidance amendments on Allocation and Gatekeeping for Care, Supervision and other Proceedings.
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June 4, 2020
Civil Justice Council report on the impact of COVID-19 on civil court users published
View CJC report on the impact of COVID-19
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May 26, 2020
Standard orders announcement by Mr Justice Mostyn
These changes take effect on 6 July 2020
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May 12, 2020
Lord Chief Justice issues 10th amendment to the Criminal Practice Directions (2015)
The Lord Chief Justice has issued a 10th amendment to the Criminal Practice Directions 2015.
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May 7, 2020
Supporting the justice system from home
As we continue to find out how judicial office holders are adjusting to new ways of working during the Coronavirus pandemic, Ben Yallop, who is a magistrate in North Hampshire, describes his experience of sentencing from home. Ben writes: On 28 April I sat in the Single Justice Procedure (SJP), one of the first few […]
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May 6, 2020
President of the Family Division welcomes Nuffield report into effectiveness of remote hearings during COVID-19
The research accompanies latest President's View from the Chambers report.
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April 17, 2020
President of the Family Division: Guidance as to the replacement of affidavits with statements of truth in non-contentious probate processes
Guidance issued by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division
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April 16, 2020
Sentencing Council consultation – sentencing guidelines for assault and attempted murder
The consultation is open until 15 September 2020
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April 9, 2020
Trial by Skype
Judicial Office Holders are working at pace to ensure justice continues while keeping people safe