13 December 2021 Simon Berney-Edwards 1477 News Revised COVID guidance for attending a court or tribunal bySimon Berney-Edwards Following the Prime Minister's announcement of a period of further COVID-19 restrictions as the Government moves to its Plan B, HM Courts and Tribunals Service have revised their COVID guidance for attending a court or tribunal. They have stressed that courts and tribunals are an essential public service and will remain open, ensuring access to justice, especially for some of the most vulnerable in society. They added that they will continue to follow public health guidance to keep all colleagues and court users safe. A Ministry of Justice spokesperson told the Law Gazette that it will remain a matter for individual judges to decide whether to use the cloud video platform or other means of arranging a remote or hybrid hearing, saying a ‘top-down missive’ was unlikely. You can access the guidance below. More links Updated guidance from the courts Share Print Switch article Official judgment portal on track for 2022 go-live Previous Article De Sena v Notaro [2020] EWHC 1031 (Ch) Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.