The Common Platform is a new digital case management system for the Magistrates and Crown Courts which will eventually replace other digital platforms. Currently only Bristol Magistrates' and Crown Courts are "early adopters". The Western...
Kate Brunner QC, Western Circuit Leader, has today published a briefing paper on Trial by Jury which can be read - HERE
The Circuit has submitted its paper in response to the Rapid Consultation: The Impact of COVID-19 measures on the Civil Justice System which can be read - HERE. Thank you very much to James Counsell QC, circuit's Civil Practice Area representative...
The Circuit has conducted a survey of the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on Civil Hearings in the two weeks in April before and after Easter. The resulting report is here - "Western Circuit Civil Justice". Thank you very much to Luke...
Circuit has prepared and submitted a response to the Home Office consultation, "Police Powers: Pre-Charge Bail" which can be read - here. Thank you very much to Barry McElduff and Piers Norsworthy for compiling the response on behalf of Circuit....
Circuit has prepared and submitted a response to the Criminal Legal Aid Review - Accelerated Areas Consultation which can be read here. Thank you to Kate Lumsdon QC, Mike Forster and Barry McElduff for compiling the response on behalf of Circuit....
Circuit has published two guidance documents - a guide to remote working/video hearings and personal finances. See the Publications page or click below: Remote Working Personal Finances ...
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