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LNB news: HMCTS guidance updated following easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions

24 May 2021
Categories: Legal News , In Court , Profession , Covid-19
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HM Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has updated its coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance to reflect changes made to coronavirus restrictions on 17 May 2021
Lexis®Library update: The restrictions have been eased by the government as part of step 3 of the roadmap out of coronavirus restrictions.

The HMCTS guidance includes information on going to a court or tribunal during the pandemic, keeping courts and tribunals safe, and following certain measures before a hearing and on the day of a hearing.

Sources:

• What to expect coming to a court or tribunal

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals guidance

This content was first published by LNB News / Lexis®Library, a LexisNexis® company, on 21 May 2021 and is published with permission. Further information can be found at: https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/

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