New Covid-19 police interview protocol (3 April) A new Covid-19 interview protocol has been agreed between the National Police Chiefs Council, Law Society, CPS, CLSA & LCCSA. The Law Society have worked with the Crown…
Update on civil work in the Merseyside and Cheshire courts for local practitioners and court users (2 April 2020) Judges, court staff and civil practitioners are working in unprecedented times. It would have been unimaginable 10 years ago that civil justice in any form could continue in…
Litigation lawyers – Extensions of time for compliance with court directions The new Practice Direction has been implemented from today in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on litigation. CPR 3.8(4), in relation to extensions of…
Personal Injury lawyers: COVID19 – APIL and FOIL Best Practice information (31 March 2020) COVID19 – APIL and FOIL Best Practice For Mutual Co-Operation APIL and FOIL have set up a working party to discuss various aspects of our members’ work, which…
COVID Directions Orders in children cases (31 March) COVID DIRECTIONS ORDERS FOR CHILDREN CASES Guidance for the professions Preamble Due to the continuing public health emergency it has become necessary for the adaptation of the court…
Courts Update via The Law Society Update from 30th March Useful guidance on using video and telephone to connect to court or prison HM Courts and Tribunals Service has released new and updated information…
Employment Tribunal guidance update Please see a message below from Jonathan Parkin, Regional Employment Judge (dated 1.4.2020) Further to his message on 18 March 2020, Judge Doyle, President of Employment Tribunals (E…
Business & Property Courts update: Position Summary and Guides for Urgent Applications (March 31) COVID-19 UPDATE NUMBER 1 31 March 2020 Position Summary and Guides for Urgent Applications I am extremely grateful for the incredibly hard work of the judges, court staff…
New guidance for existing small claims, fast track and multi-track matters from Birkenhead County Court (30 March 20) Please note that Birkenhead County Court are issuing some new guidance for existing small claims, fast track and multi-track matters. 30th March 2020 Small claims: If you have…
Guidance for Legal Professionals to Join a Skype Hearing (DCS Cases) and other information from HHJ Menary QC 29/03/20 Guidance for Legal Professionals to Join a Skype Hearing (DCS Cases) from Liverpool Crown Court is available to view here. A message from HHJ Menary QC: For a…
