Guidance & resources
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November 3, 2020
Lord Chief Justice’s Annual Report 2020
Annual Report published and laid before Parliament
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October 30, 2020
The Nightingale Court at The Lowry Theatre
His Honour Judge John Potter shares his experience of re-starting jury trials at The Lowry Theatre in Manchester which has been transformed into a Nightingale Court.
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October 29, 2020
Message from Lord Burnett, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales: 11th amendment to criminal practice directions
This update includes a new amendment which will permit police officers to carry Tasers in court buildings alongside their standard Personal Protection Equipment
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October 28, 2020
The Witness Evidence Working Group
Details of the Witness Evidence Working Group recommendation for a new CPR Practice Direction 57AC relating to cases in the Business and Property Courts.
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October 27, 2020
Sir Keith Lindblom
Sir Keith Lindblom was the Senior President of Tribunals. Read more about him
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October 27, 2020
Civil Justice Council launches review of Pre-action Protocols
Find out more about the PAP Working Group
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October 27, 2020
Remote hearings in the family justice system: follow-up consultation report
President of the Family Division reflects on the tireless work carried out during the pandemic
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October 16, 2020
Judicial participation in research projects
Latest information for people seeking judicial, and non-judicial, participation in research projects
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October 15, 2020
Sentencing Council launches consultation on sentencing guidelines for modern slavery offences
Find out more about the new sentencing guidelines for modern slavery offences
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October 14, 2020
Time estimates for pre-reading and hearings
Details of new guidance regarding time estimates for pre-hearings and hearings in the Commercial Court.