Guidance

King's Bench hearing and trial dates

Details of the earliest available dates for hearings and trials at the King's Bench Division of the High Court, based on how long they are expected to last.

All types of cases other than media and communications

Estimated duration of case Next available date for hearing
Up to 3 days 71 MayOctober 2024 to 3120 JulyDecember 2024
Up to 5 days 113 OctoberJanuary 2025 to 2016 DecemberApril 20242025
5 to 10 days 113 OctoberJanuary 2025 to 2016 DecemberApril 20242025
10 days to 4 weeks 133 JanuaryMarch 2025 to 1623 AprilMay 2025
4 to 8 weeks 133 JanuaryJune 2025 to 1631 AprilJuly 2025
Over 8 weeks 131 JanuaryOctober 2025 to 1619 AprilDecember 2025

Media and communications cases

Estimated duration of case Next available date for hearing
Up to 5 days 29 January19 February 2024 to 27 March 2024
5 to 10 days 299 JanuaryApril 2024 to 2724 MarchMay 2024
10 to 20 days 194 FebruaryJune 2024 to 2431 MayJuly 2024

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Published 18 March 2019
Last updated 244 OctoberDecember 2023 + show all updates
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  18. List updated 11 October

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  20. Information for Queen’s Bench Master updated as of the 8 July 2021 published

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