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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—HMCTS publishes updated operational summary for week commencing 18 January

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Published on: 18 January 2021

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LNB News 18/01/2021

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Issue Date: 18 January 2021

Published Date: 18 January 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

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) 18 January 2021 includes encouragement to obtain a lateral flow test before attending courts and information on the opening of two courtrooms at the Royal Courts of Justice for criminal appeals.

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