Covid-19

LFT Briefing – PCUs Lateral Flow tests are still available daily at Manchester CJC for all users attending for business.  Please see the attached for full update.

In light of recent developments and until further notice, unless the interests of justice require otherwise, hearings will be dealt with remotely or as hybrid hearings. In the first instance, cases already listed for face-to-face hearings will be reviewed by a judge and appropriate directions made. If the court decides to change the format of […]

The Lord Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals have published a message about the new national COVID-19 restrictions for England (1 November 2020) and what this means for courts and tribunals. As an essential public service, the work of the courts and tribunals continues and there are currently no plans to change scheduled hearings. […]

Introduction This document sets out proposed changes to our Private Law process to manage the worrying backlog of private law cases which has developed during the pandemic. Our waiting times across the cluster for FHDRAs as of July 29th 2020 range from 10 weeks to 19 weeks. There is no question but that these delays […]

Copies of the above documents will be sent out in all cases that may be listed for trial at Crown Square in the immediate future. Please see copies of both documents below.

We have been asked to bring this information to the attention of all parties and professionals involved in Family Court Proceedings in Greater Manchester. During the Covid 19 Pandemic crisis almost all the hearings before the Court are being held remotely by video-link or telephone. The Court must have your contact details if you want […]

Following a suggestion from court users, from Tuesday 3 March 2020, a Judge will be available, initially for one hour, once a week, to assist with resolving practice issues arising in relation to cases in the Business and Property Courts (including the Circuit Commercial Court, the Technology and Construction Court and the Business and Property […]

If any member wishes to ask for a copy of the Risk Assessment for Manchester Employment Tribunal at Alexandra House, Manchester or Liverpool Employment Tribunal at Liverpool Civil and Family Court, Vernon Street, Liverpool, they should contact the Delivery Manager, Sarah Hawthorne at Sarah.Hawthorne@Justice.gov.uk

CALLING ALL PROBATE PRACTITIONERS Please see below for three announcements from the Probate Service. 1.   The Probate Service have recently developed a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ guide to assist you and your colleagues in using HMCTS’ probate service. They have compiled your feedback, both in respect of the new PA1A, PA1P and PA8A forms released in March, […]

We have received the current timetable of HMCTS sites due to open between now and 3 July. Please note that the proposed timetable for reopening will inevitably change as HMCTS staff continue to rigorously assess their buildings and ensure they adhere to the latest public health guidance. The proposed schedule is subject to operational change […]