11 November 2020
The Queen’s Bench Division has stated it will now only accept urgent interim applications if they are made electronically, due to restrictions in place on account of the COVID-19 pandemic
Legal professionals should continue to send applications via CE-File. Litigants in person are encouraged to use CE-File, but if this is not possible they can email their application to qbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk, including receipt of payment or a fee remission certificate and an electronic bundle containing only documents necessary for the purpose of determining the application.
Over at the Royal Courts of Justice, the Fees Office has temporarily suspended counter service this week, but is accepting payment via phone, email, CE-File or by sending a cheque through the post. To apply for fee remissions, visit: bit.ly/3kehdTn.
Meanwhile, Doncaster Crown Court was due to resume jury trials this week, bringing to 79 the total number deemed safe for trials to be held.
