Guidance & resources
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January 6, 2017
Civil Courts Structure Review: Joint statement from the Lord Chief Justice and the Master of the Rolls
The senior judiciary has confirmed its endorsement of the final report of the Civil Courts Structure Review, and its support of the recommendations made by Lord Justice Briggs
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December 1, 2016
Practice Statement: Delegation of Functions to Registrars First-Tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber)
The Senior President of Tribunals has today issued a practice statement
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November 17, 2016
Criminal Practice Directions 2015 consolidated with Amendment No. 2
These Practice Directions supplement many, but not all, Parts of the Criminal Procedure Rules, and include other directions about practice and procedure in the courts to which they apply.
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November 17, 2016
Criminal Practice Directions 2015 Amendment No. 2
The Lord Chief Justice has issued a 2nd amendment to the Criminal Practice Directions 2015.
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October 24, 2016
Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice
Sir Geoffrey Vos is the Master of the Rolls. Read more about him
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October 16, 2016
Family Court Bench Book and Reference Cards
The Family Court Bench Book (FCBB) provides guidance for magistrates who sit in the Family Court. It is used for reference at court and to support consistent training. The Bench Book is supplemented by reference cards and signposts relevant legislation, practice directions and guidance. These help magistrates undertake the task of decision making in a […]
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October 14, 2016
Practice Note to PD51O Paragraph 3.4(2)
Please read the guidance to see how it might affect your judicial role
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September 16, 2016
Chief Coroner’s Guidance No.25 Coroners and the Media
The purpose of this Guidance is to help coroners in all aspects of their work which concerns the media
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September 8, 2016
Chief Coroner’s Annual Report 2015-16
The third and final annual report from the first Chief Coroner of England and Wales, HHJ Peter Thornton QC.
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July 29, 2016
Chief Coroner Guidance No. 23 – Report of Death
The Chief Coroner has drafted a template form for a doctor reporting a death to the coroner by electronic means.