Covid-19

CALLING ALL PROBATE PRACTITIONERS Please see below for three announcements from the Probate Service. 1.   The Probate Service have recently developed a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ guide to assist you and your colleagues in using HMCTS’ probate service. They have compiled your feedback, both in respect of the new PA1A, PA1P and PA8A forms released in March,

We have received the current timetable of HMCTS sites due to open between now and 3 July. Please note that the proposed timetable for reopening will inevitably change as HMCTS staff continue to rigorously assess their buildings and ensure they adhere to the latest public health guidance. The proposed schedule is subject to operational change

Return to the Workplace toolkit As the government begin to lift restrictions and solicitors slowly return to the office in the coming weeks, it is vitally important that firms are prepared and have taken all the necessary steps to ensure their safety.  The Law Society have published a return to the office toolkit, focused on

The Probate Service have recently developed a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ guide to assist you and your colleagues in using HMCTS’ probate service. They have compiled your feedback, both in respect of the new PA1A, PA1P and PA8A forms released in March, and the online service. The document captures the main points that have been raised in

Could all members in the Defence community of Greater Manchester please note that plans are being made to deal with cases involving Defendants who have been charged/summons/postal requisitioned to appear before the Magistrates court with an indictable offence. The CPS/Court will be in contact with Defence Solicitors in the coming weeks to arrange a listing

St Helens – re-opening for ‘long’ civil1 hearings Note To Solicitors / Counsel St Helens will be re-commencing hearing of Fast Track trials in the week commencing 6th July 2020 . 2 Certain suitable small claims trials may also be listed. Please see the attached document for further details [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/St-Helens-PTRFLH-note-to-practitioners-pdf.pdf” title=”St Helens PTRFLH note

Please see the attached update from the Designated Civil Judge, His Honour Judge Nigel Bird, on the next steps for dealing with Covid 19 at the Manchester CJC.  Please circulate to all your Civil and Family practitioner colleagues and contacts. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Covid-19-the-Next-Steps-in-Dealing-with-Civil-Litigation.pdf” title=”Covid-19 the Next Steps in Dealing with Civil Litigation”]

Northern Circuit Guidance for video hearings, which has been approved by HHJ’s Bird and Sephton can be found below.  Would practitioners please take particular note of the comments relating to bundles.[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NORTHERN-CIRCUIT-GUIDANCE-FOR-REMOTE-HEARINGS-1.pdf” title=”NORTHERN CIRCUIT GUIDANCE FOR REMOTE HEARINGS”]