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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—HMCTS publishes updated operational summary for week commencing 14 September

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Published on: 14 September 2020
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LNB News 14/09/2020

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Issue Date: 14 September 2020

Published Date: 14 September 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England and Wales

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has updated its operational summary on courts and tribunals operations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The summary for the week commencing (w/c) 14 September 2020 includes details on further jury trials being held in Crown Courts, and an increase in the capacity of magistrates’ courts, particularly with business type hearings.

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