Crown Court

• September 8, 2026

  Guidance notes published to support new Practice Direction on Listing

  Guidance notes have been developed to help the judiciary, HMCTS staff and practitioners apply the National Listing Framework in practice

  CriminalCrown CourtPractice DirectionPractice Guidance

• September 8, 2026

  National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 6) Case Progression Meetings

  Guidance Note concerning the Case Progression Meeting required by the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts

  CriminalCrown CourtPractice DirectionPractice Guidance

• September 8, 2026

  National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 5): Guidance for Practitioners

  Guidance Note to assist prosecution and defence practitioners in the practical application of the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts

  CriminalCrown CourtPractice DirectionPractice Guidance

• September 8, 2026

  National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 4): Guidance for Listing Officers and HMCTS Staff

  Guidance Note to assist Listing Officers and HMCTS in the practical application of the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts

  CriminalCrown CourtPractice DirectionPractice Guidance

• September 8, 2026

  National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 3): Guidance for Presiding Judges

  This Guidance Note addresses the main responsibilities of Presiding Judges under the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts

  CriminalCrown CourtPractice DirectionPractice Guidance

• September 8, 2026

  National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 2): Guidance for Resident Judges

  This Guidance Note addresses the main responsibilities of Resident Judges under the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts

  CriminalCrown CourtPractice DirectionPractice Guidance

• September 8, 2026

  National Listing Framework (Guidance No. 1) Judicial Guidance on Listing Decisions at the Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing

  Guidance Note to assist judges in the practical application of the Practice Direction on Listing in the Criminal Courts

  CriminalCrown CourtPractice DirectionPractice Guidance

• September 8, 2026

  R -v- MGW

  CriminalCrown CourtSentencing Remarks

• August 21, 2026

  R -v- O’Hagan and others

  Crown CourtSentencing Remarks

• August 13, 2026

  R -v- Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru

  CriminalCrown CourtSentencing Remarks

The details given in a judgment about the facts of a case may sometimes constitute distressing content (particularly in criminal cases, or cases involving children).