16 September 2022
Courts and tribunals will close during HM The Queen’s State Funeral on 19 September, which has been declared a national bank holiday
A Ministry of Justice (MoJ) statement this week confirmed: ‘All our venues, except for those holding urgent hearings, will close to the public as a mark of respect.
‘This includes the Royal Courts of Justice, Crown Courts, county courts, civil and family courts, magistrates’ courts, tribunals, business centres and service centres.’
However, urgent hearings, including overnight custody cases will continue in consultation with the judiciary. Cases where defendants have been remanded in custody to appear in court on the day of the funeral will be remanded in custody to the next available date.
The MoJ said all parties would be contacted and informed of the new hearing date and venue.
