IMPORTANT COVID UPDATES FROM HMCTS: USEFUL LINKS FOR THE PRACTITIONER

The latest HMCTS weekly operational summary on courts and tribunals during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak contains some important links for those using the courts.

LINKS

HMCTS held a webinar for legal professionals to provide information on the arrangements in place at courts and tribunals to meet the Government’s COVID-secure requirements and Public Health guidelines. They have published a recording of the webinar

There is guidance on attending hearings during the coronavirus pandemic.

HMCTS acting  CEO, Kevin Sadler, has posted a blog on working together in the safest way possible way to keep justice going for every complainant, victim, witness and defendant during the coronavirus pandemic.

If you are concerned about the risk assessment for COVID there is a link to the Escalation routes for professional users (PDF, 266KB, 3 pages)

There is a reminder that

“All those essential to keeping the justice system running are considered critical workers. This applies to all those who work in courts and tribunals, as well as jurors and public court users, who are permitted to attend their place of work when necessary, to travel, to stay overnight in accommodation. Critical workers can access school places for children.”