Practice Guidance
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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 7, 2020
Two Practice Statements issued by the Senior President of Tribunals, Sir Ernest Ryder
The statement sets out the authorisation of staff to exercise judicial functions in the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
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March 23, 2020
Review of court arrangements due to COVID-19, message from the Lord Chief Justice
An update on the position in the Crown Courts, Magistrates' court, Civil and Family courts.
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March 20, 2020
Chief Coroner’s Guidance No.6 The appointment of coroners
This guidance sets out the recommended procedure to ensure a smooth process when running an appointment campaign for senior, area and assistant coroners
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March 11, 2020
Witness Statements: Notice from the Judge in Charge
The notice concerns the issue of lengthy trial witness statements and the approach which the Court will be adopting.
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December 17, 2019
The Judicial Heads of the International Family Justice re-issue guidance
The Judicial Heads of the International Family Justice, Lord Justice Moylan and Mr Justice MacDonald, have re-issued this guidance as a reminder of the guidance previously issued in April 2019.
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December 11, 2019
Chief Coroner’s Guidance No.19 Mentors for Coroners
The purpose of this guidance is to notify all coroners that mentoring is available to them should it be required
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December 4, 2019
Special Immigration Appeals Commission Practice Note on late and improperly instituted appeals
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission has issued a Practice Note that explains what it expects from Appellant’s representatives in relation to late appeals and improperly instituted appeals.
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November 13, 2019
Practice Guidance: Placements in unregistered children’s homes in England or unregistered care home services in Wales
New practice guidance has been issued to explain the registration and regulation structure applicable in England and, separately, in Wales for residential care facilities for children and young people.
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November 11, 2019
Amended Practice Statement issued by Senior President of Tribunals
Authorising tribunal caseworkers of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) to carry out functions of a judicial nature.