Return to the Workplace toolkit As the government begin to lift restrictions and solicitors slowly return to the office in the coming weeks, it is vitally important that firms are prepared and have taken all the necessary steps to ensure their safety. The Law Society have published a return to the office toolkit, focused on […]
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, and the online service. The document captures the main points that have been raised in […]
Could all members in the Defence community of Greater Manchester please note that plans are being made to deal with cases involving Defendants who have been charged/summons/postal requisitioned to appear before the Magistrates court with an indictable offence. The CPS/Court will be in contact with Defence Solicitors in the coming weeks to arrange a listing […]
St Helens – re-opening for ‘long’ civil1 hearings Note To Solicitors / Counsel St Helens will be re-commencing hearing of Fast Track trials in the week commencing 6th July 2020 . 2 Certain suitable small claims trials may also be listed. Please see the attached document for further details
Please see the attached update from the Designated Civil Judge, His Honour Judge Nigel Bird, on the next steps for dealing with Covid 19 at the Manchester CJC. Please circulate to all your Civil and Family practitioner colleagues and contacts.
Northern Circuit Guidance for video hearings, which has been approved by HHJ’s Bird and Sephton can be found below. Would practitioners please take particular note of the comments relating to bundles.
To read the note from His Honour Judge Potter, Resident Judge, Minshull Street Crown Court please click the link HERE
A 2nd note will be circulating to the financial remedy judges (making clear that it is not guidance and certainly not intended to interfere with their judicial discretion) and the divorce team at the CJC. Would members please note the key headline messages His Honour Judge Haigh would like to get across to practitioners, which are: […]
