Court Closures During Covid-19 Pandemic

Over half of court and tribunal buildings are to close during the coronavirus pandemic to reduce the risk of court users spreading the infection.

A priority network of 158 court buildings will remain open for essential face-to-face hearings. The full list can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/priority-courts-to-make-sure-justice-is-served?utm_medium=email&utm_source=

The courts will be classified as follows:

• Open courts – these buildings are open to the public for essential face-to-face hearings
• Staffed courts – staff and judges will work from these buildings, but they will not be open to the public
• Suspended courts – these courts will be temporarily closed

Most claims can still progress, albeit at a slower pace.

For further information please contact Oliver Kew on 01189 559612 or o.kew@hewetts.co.uk

Published on 02/04/2020