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17 May 2020
Issue: 7887 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Criminal
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COVID-19: Jury trials

Bristol, Manchester Minshull Street, Reading, Warwick, and Winchester Crown Courts are being considered for jury trials, the jury trial working group has confirmed
The group, which is chaired by Mr Justice Edis and reports to the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett, is looking for safe ways to hold jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Old Bailey and Cardiff Crown Court have already been assessed as safe, and new jury trials were due to begin this week. Derby and Nottingham Crown Courts have been assessed but are not yet suitable.
Issue: 7887 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Criminal
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

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