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HMCTS operational summary for week commencing Monday 10 April 2023.
The next weekly operational summary will be issued on Friday 14 April 2023.
General
Easter opening times
- Reminder: Our courts and tribunals will temporarily close over the Easter period, from Friday 7 to Monday 10 April 2023. Some magistrates courts will be open on Saturday 8 and Monday 10 April 2023, but for remand hearings only. Read about Easter opening times.
Partnering with India
- Update: Were working with the Indian justice system to share knowledge on reform. Like HMCTS, the Indian justice system is delivering an ambitious programme of reform. Amar recently completed a secondment to India, offering reform expertise and sharing knowledge with our Indian counterparts on our respective justice transformation programmes. Find out what Amar learned during his time in India.
Hosting the Supreme Court at Manchester
- Reminder: Earlier this month,the Supreme Courtsat at Manchester Civil Justice Centre.It was the first time the Supreme Court sat outside one of the UKs 4 capital cities. Find out how we prepared for the sitting at Manchester.
HMCTS safeguarding policy
- Reminder: Weve developed a safeguarding policy to protect people who might be at risk of abuse and neglect. Read about our safeguarding policy.
Crime
Common Platform
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Reminder: The Common Platform case management system is now in use in these Dorset courts: Bournemouth Crown Court, Poole Magistrates Court, Weymouth Magistrates Court. Read our Common Platform guidance.
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Reminder: Use new contact details when requesting case information about Common Platform cases in magistrates courts in magistrates courts in Carlisle and Workington. Contact our Courts and Tribunals Service Centre instead of the court by phoning 0330 808 4407 or emailingprofessionalcontactcrime@justice.gov.uk.
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Reminder: Defence solicitors and barristers can join one of our regular online support sessions to get help with using Common Platform. Well answer questions, offer advice and help with troubleshooting. Sessions take place on Tuesdays at 4:30pm and Thursdays at9am. Email to book a session. For details on using Common Platform, watch our videos onhow to use Common Platformand account registration and security. You can also read our how-to guides.
Tribunals
Financial remedy
- Update: From 6 April 2023, Notices of Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber (WPAFCC) can be lodged directly with the Tribunal, which will then be responsible for all case management. This applies to appeals against decisions issued by Veterans UK dated on or after 6 April 2023. Appeals against decisions dated on or before 5April 2023must continue to be sent to Veterans UK. The form can be found on GOV.UKand can be sent to the tribunal by post or email. Anyone who does not have access to the form online can email armedforces.chamber@justice.gov.uk for a hard copy. If you have any queries regarding the new form and rules, contact armedforces.chamber@justice.gov.uk.
Judicial guidance and announcements
Previous editions
- HMCTS Update - 3 April 2023
- HMCTS Update - 27 March 2023
- HMCTS Update - 20 March 2023
- HMCTS Update - 13 March 2023
- HMCTS Update - 6 March 2023
- HMCTS Update - 27 February 2023
- HMCTS Update - 20 February 2023
- HMCTS Update - 13 February 2023
- HMCTS Update - 6 February 2023
- Week commencing Monday 30 January 2023
- Week commencing Monday 23 January 2023
- Week commencing Monday 16 January 2023
- Week commencing Monday 9 January 2023
- Week commencing Monday 2 January 2023
- Week commencing Monday 19 December 2022
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