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25 January 2007
Issue: 7257 / Categories: Legal News
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CHOICE CHARTER

In brief

New courts charters outlining the standard of service court users can expect have been published by HM Courts Service (HMCS). The charters—developed following consultation with stakeholders and court users—set a consistent standard across all crown, county and magistrates’ courts, the Probate Service and the Royal Courts of Justice of what people can expect when attending as a claimant, juror, victim, witness, defendant or member of the public.

Issue: 7257 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Sharpe Pritchard—Victoria Heald-Barraclough

Sharpe Pritchard—Victoria Heald-Barraclough

Magic Circle hire strengthens Sharpe Pritchard’s infrastructure finance capability

Lewis Silkin—Iskander Fernandez

Lewis Silkin—Iskander Fernandez

Lewis Silkin adds corporate crime specialist to growing dispute resolution team

Morr & Co—Michael Charalambous

Morr & Co—Michael Charalambous

Morr Co strengthens private client team with partner appointment

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