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21 January 2021
Categories: Legal News , In Court , Profession , Covid-19
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LNB news: Coronavirus (COVID-19)—UT publishes guidance on proceedings during pandemic

The President of the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal, Sir Timothy Fancourt, has published new guidance on proceedings in the Upper Tribunal (UT), Lands Chamber during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Lexis®Library update: The guidance sets out new rules relating to communication and cooperation, practical hearing arrangements, and site visits. The purpose of this new guidance is to inform users of the UT of changes put in place as a result of the national lockdown as of January 2021.

This content was first published by LNB News / Lexis®Library, a LexisNexis® company, on 20 January 2021 and is published with permission. Further information can be found at: www.lexisnexis.com

Source: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/UT-Lands-Presidential-Guidance-on-conduct-of-proceedings-during-covid-19-pandemic-revised-18-January-2021.pdf

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