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:
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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.
Due to the coronavirus the Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service announced that the work of the courts and tribunals will be consolidated into fewer building for public safety reasons.
Fixed recoverable costs will be extended, following a two-year pilot.
In August 2021, the Law Society revised and updated our practice note on legal professional privilege.
Tell us your thoughts on dispute resolution processes by Monday 27 September 2021, to help inform our response to a government consultation.
