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HMCTS weekly operational summary

A weekly summary of the latest HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position for users. We aim to update this every Friday at 4pm.

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
21 May 2021
Last updated
262 AugustSeptember 2022 — See all updates

We email our weekly operational update to our subscribers on Sunday evenings, and share on social media on Monday mornings. Follow us on Twitter to check for daily or urgent updates.

HMCTS operational summary for week commencing Monday 295 AugustSeptember 2022

Next week’s update will be issued on Friday 29 September 2022.

  • Updated: During the industrial action being taken by some members of the criminal bar in dispute with the government, local HMCTS teams continue to list cases as directed by the judiciary. Local court staff are taking all reasonable steps possible to ensure listed cases can be effective, making provision for appropriate courtrooms, staff and facilities as necessary. Listing teams continue to work closely with local partners and stakeholders to minimise disruption wherever possible, and liaise with these groups to ensure judges have the information they need to best prioritise outstanding cases. We are very grateful for the continued support of all criminal justice partners in continuing to operate our criminal courts.
  • Updated: Barristers, solicitors and CILEX practitioners with cross-examination expertise and vulnerable witness and advocacy training are invited to register for court appointed cross-examination work in family and civil proceedings. New Domestic Abuse Act 2021 measures will prohibit alleged perpetrators of domestic abuse and their victims from cross-examining each other, with the court appointing legal practitioners in place of the prohibited parties. For information on requirements and how to register, please contact: civil_and_familybusinesssupport@justice.gov.uk
  • Reminder: We want to continue to improve our communications. Tell us what you think of information you receive in our weekly operational update and our weekly roundup.

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  • Updated: The work of Bexleyheath Social Security and Child Support Tribunal is moving into courtroom 4 at Bexley Magistrates’ Court and cases will be listed at the court from Monday September 5 2022. Work has taken place over the summer months to prepare courtroom 4 for this purpose.

Judicial guidance and announcements

Previous editions

Published 21 May 2021
Last updated 262 AugustSeptember 2022 + show all updates

  1. Update for week commencing Monday 5 September 2022 published.

  2. Update for week commencing Monday 29 August 2022 published.

  3. Update for week commencing Monday 22 August 2022 published.

  4. Update for week commencing Monday 15 August 2022 published.

  5. Added translation

  6. Update for week commencing Monday 8 August 2022 published.

  7. Update for week commencing Monday 1 August 2022 published.

  8. Update for week commencing Monday 25 July 2022 published.

  9. Update for week commencing Monday 18 July 2022 published.

  10. Added translation

  11. Update for week commencing Monday 11 July 2022 published.

  12. Updated for week commencing Monday 4 July.

  13. Update for week commencing Monday 27 June 2022 published.

  14. Operational update on bar action added.

  15. Update for week commencing Monday 20 June 2022 published.

  16. Update for week commencing Monday 13 June 2022.

  17. Update for week commencing Monday 6 June 2022 published.

  18. Update for week commencing Monday 30 May 2022 published.

  19. Update for week commencing Monday 23 May 2022 published.

  20. Added translation

  21. Update for week commencing Monday 16 May 2022 published.

  22. Update for week commencing Monday 9 May 2022 published.

  23. Update for week commencing Monday 2 May 2022.

  24. Added translation

  25. Update for week commencing Monday 25 April 2022 published.

  26. Added translation

  27. Update for week commencing Monday 18 April 2022 published.

  28. Update for week commencing Monday 11 April 2022 published.

  29. Added translation

  30. Update for week commencing Monday 4 April 2022 published.

  31. Added translation

  32. Update for week commencing Monday 28 March 2022 published.

  33. Added translation

  34. Update on Common Platform added.

  35. Update for week commencing Monday 21 March 2022 published.

  36. Added translation

  37. Update for week commencing Monday 14 March 2022 published.

  38. Added translation

  39. Added translation

  40. Update for week commencing Monday 7 March 2022 published.

  41. Added translation

  42. Update for week commencing Monday 28 February 2022 published.

  43. Added translation

  44. Update for week commencing Monday 21 February 2022 published.

  45. Added translation

  46. Update for week commencing Monday 14 February 2022 published.

  47. Added translation

  48. Update for week commencing Monday 7 February 2022 published.

  49. Update for week commencing Monday 31 January 2022 published.

  50. Added translation

  51. Update for week commencing Monday 24 January 2022 published.

  52. Added translation

  53. Update for week commencing Monday 17 January 2022 published.

  54. Update for week commencing Monday 10 January 2022 published.

  55. Added translation

  56. Update for week commencing Monday 3 January 2022 published.

  57. Update for week commencing Monday 20 December 2021 published.

  58. Added translation

  59. Update for week commencing Monday 13 December 2021 published.

  60. Update for week commencing Monday 6 December 2021 published.

  61. Added translation

  62. Update for week commencing Monday 29 November published.

  63. Added translation

  64. Update for week commencing Monday 22 November 2021 published.

  65. Added translation

  66. Update for week commencing Monday 15 November published.

  67. Page updated with changes to HMCTS operations for week commencing 8 Nov 2021.

  68. Update for week commencing Monday 1 November 2021 published.

  69. Added translation

  70. Update for week commencing Monday 25 October published.

  71. Update for week commencing Monday 18 October 2021 published.

  72. Added translation

  73. Update for week commencing Monday 11 October 2021 published.

  74. Update for week commencing Monday 4 October 2021 published.

  75. Added translation

  76. Update for week commencing Monday 27 September published.

  77. Added translation

  78. Update for week commencing Monday 20 September 2021 published.

  79. Added translation

  80. Update for week commencing Monday 13 September published.

  81. Update for week commencing Monday 6 September 2021 published.

  82. Added translation

  83. Update for week commencing Monday 30 August 2021 published.

  84. Added translation

  85. Updated for week commencing Monday 23 August 2021.

  86. Welsh translation added.

  87. Update for week commencing Monday 16 August 2021 published.

  88. Added translation

  89. Update for week commencing Monday 9 August 2021 published.

  90. Added translation

  91. Update for week commencing Monday 2 August 2021 published.

  92. Added translation

  93. Update for week commencing Monday 26 July 2021 published.

  94. Added translation

  95. Updated COVID guidance pages added.

  96. Update for week commencing Monday 19 July 2021 published.

  97. Added translation

  98. Update for week commencing Monday 12 July published.

  99. Added translation

  100. Update for week commencing Monday 5 July 2021.

  101. Added translation

  102. Update for week commencing Monday 28 June 2021 published.

  103. Added translation

  104. Update for week commencing Monday 21 June 2021 published.

  105. Added translation

  106. Update for week commencing Monday 14 June 2021 published.

  107. Added translation

  108. Update for week commencing Monday 7 June 2021 published.

  109. Update for week commencing Monday 31 May 2021 published.

  110. Added translation

  111. Added line on operational status of courts in areas where COVID19 variant is spreading.

  112. First published.

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