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06 August 2021
Categories: Legal News , Profession , Covid-19
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LNB news: Barristers and solicitors oppose new coronavirus (COVID-19) measures

The Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), and Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland QC MP have announced a package of measures to reduce the backlog of cases in the courts, following the lifting of most coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in England and Wales

Lexis®Library update: This included new ‘Temporary Operating Arrangements’—powers which are available to resident judges to increase the sitting hours in individual courts. It is this measure which has caused outrage among many members of the professions responsible for working in the court system, who have responded to the HMCTS’ coronavirus recovery response document. ​In a strongly worded response, several barristers and solicitors signed their names to a letter in which they state their mutual intention not to attend a single court listing outside of regular court hours.

The letter can be read here.

Sources:

COVID-19: Overview of HMCTS response

Courts and tribunals recovery

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