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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—UT publishes guidance on proceedings during pandemic

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Published on: 20 January 2021

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LNB News 20/01/2021

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Issue Date: 20 January 2021

Published Date: 20 January 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England and Wales

Article summary

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. 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.

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