On 19 July 2020, the government announced plans to open ‘Nightingale Courts’ to help the justice system recover from the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) .
Across England and Wales, the additional venues will hear civil, family and tribunals work as well as non-custodial crime cases.
The Law Society has created an interactive map showing:
The Civil Litigation Section will provide you with support, advice, networking opportunities and enable the sharing of best practice with peers.
The current Section Engagement Programme has been created in consultation with the Section Committee and will focus on key issues including:
These issues will be addressed through a range of activities including: seminars, workshops, webinars, conferences, e-newsletters, magazines amd Twitter.
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From Monday 27 July, HMCTS is asking all court and tribunal users to wear a face covering in the public areas of its buildings in England.
On 5 June, the Civil Justice Council (CJC) published its report on the impact of coronavius (COVID-19) on civil court users.
HM Courts Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has published an organisational risk assessment and an assessment tool , which will enable it to regularly review the safety of its buildings.
On 19 February 2021, we published updated guidance and best practice for court attendance and member safety in court and tribunal buildings.
From January 2021, a new ID scheme will allow solicitors to have enhanced access through security in courts and tribunals.
The lord chancellor has given solicitors the right to choose whether civil legal aid bills between £2,500 and £25,000 are assessed by the Legal Aid Agency or specialist judges.
