Magistrates' court

• July 6, 2026

  New statutory guidance from the Lady Chief Justice on Live Links in Criminal Courts

  Guidance aims to support access to justice and efficient use of court time and resources

  CriminalCrown CourtMagistrates' courtLady Chief JusticeNews

• July 6, 2026

  New Practice Direction on Listing will support criminal courts to prioritise cases and reduce backlogs

  The new framework is intended to ensure that cases are prioritised with proper regard to the human impact of delay

  CriminalCrown CourtLady Chief JusticeMagistrates' courtPractice Direction

• June 10, 2026

  Upcoming Remote Participation Guidance for the criminal courts

  Remote Participation Guidance for the criminal courts will be published soon

  CriminalCrown CourtMagistrates' courtNews

• June 2, 2026

  Drinking Water Inspectorate -v- South West Water Limited

  Magistrates' courtSentencing Remarks

• April 27, 2026

  R -v- David Skinner

  Crown CourtMagistrates' courtJudgment

• March 20, 2026

  District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) Hina Rai shares her reflections on Eid-Al-Fitr 

  District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) Hina Rai shares her experience of celebrating Eid-Al-Fitr

  Cross JurisdictionalDiversity and InclusionMagistrates' courtNews

• March 4, 2026

  The Government of Ukraine -v- Artem Dmytruk

  Magistrates' courtJudgment

• February 6, 2026

  The Government of the United States of America -v- Daniel Andreas San Diego

  Magistrates' courtJudgment

• January 15, 2026

  Govia Thameslink Railway -v- Charles Brohiri

  CriminalMagistrates' courtJudgment

• December 23, 2025

  The Campaign Against Antisemitism -v- Reginald Hunter

  Magistrates' courtJudgment

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