Royal Courts of Justice daily cause list 4 June 2024
Updated 3 June 2024
Applies to England and Wales
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These lists are subject to change until 4:30pm. Any alterations after this time will be telephoned or emailed direct to the parties or their legal representatives.
1. Administrative Court daily cause list
Daily hearings in the Administrative Court sitting at London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester and Leeds.
1.1 For all Administrative Courts:
Hearings take place in public unless otherwise indicated. When considering the use of telephone and video technology the judiciary will have regard to the principles of open justice.. The court may exclude observers where necessary to secure the proper administration of justice.
1.2 Judgments
Judgments handed down by the judge remotely will be released by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and release to the National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be not before time listed. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email.
1.3 London Administrative Court cause list
List for 4 June 2024 updated 3 June 2024 at 2pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before MRS JUSTICE THORNTON | Not before 2:00 PM | AC-2023-LON-000874 SZWARC v CIRCUIT COURT GLIWICE (POLAND) | FOR JUDGMENT HAND DOWN | This judgment was handed down by the judge remotely by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and release to The National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be at not before 2:00pm 40/06/2024. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email to the listoffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk; | |
| Before GAVIN MANSFIELD KC sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court | At 10:30 AM | COURT 1 | AC-2022-LON-003170 The King (on the application of HARUTUNIAN) v PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN | APPLICATION | |
| Before CLARE PADLEY sitting as a as a Deputy Judge of the High Court | At 10:30 AM | COURT 19 | AC-2024-LON-000045 The King (on the application of PRIFTI) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HOME DEPARTMENT | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION | |
| Before CLARE PADLEY sitting as a as a Deputy Judge of the High Court | At 11:00 AM | COURT 19 | AC-2024-LON-000234 The King (on the application of CHITUPA) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION | |
| Before CLARE PADLEY sitting as a as a Deputy Judge of the High Court | At 11:30 AM | COURT 19 | AC-2022-LON-002340 The King (on the application of CUE) v MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION | |
| Before CLARE PADLEY sitting as a as a Deputy Judge of the High Court | At 12:00 PM | COURT 19 | AC-2024-LON-000400 The King on the application of R(YI) by his litigation friend Erinc Kayim v London Borough of Hackney | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION | |
| Before CLARE PADLEY sitting as a as a Deputy Judge of the High Court | At 2:00 PM | COURT 19 | AC-2024-LON-001622 The King (on the application of BELAY) v LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION |
1.4 Planning Court cause list
List for 4 June 2024 updated 03 June 2024 at 2pm
No sittings
1.5 Birmingham Administrative Court cause list
List for 4 June 2024 updated 03 June 2024 at 4pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before His Honour Judge Worster | 2:00 PM | Court 204 | AC-2024-BHM-000140 I The King on the Application of Berryman v County Court at Dudley | Application |
1.6 Bristol and Cardiff Administrative Court cause list
Cardiff
List for 4 June 2024 updated 03 June 2024 at 2pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hon Mrs Justice Farbey | 10:30 | Cardiff Civil Justice Centre | AC-2022-CDF-000169 The King on the application of FH -v- SSHD | Judgment Hand Down | Remote |
| Yr Anrhydeddus Mrs Ustus Farbey | 10:30 | Canolfan Gyfiawnder Sifil Caerdydd | AC-2022-CDF-000169 Y Brenin ar gais FH -v- SSHD | Traddodi Dyfarniad | O Bell |
Bristol
List for 4 June 2024 updated 03 June 2024 at 2pm
No Sittings
1.7 Manchester Administrative Court cause list
A hearing before the Administrative Court in Manchester is a public hearing unless otherwise specified. If any person or representative of the media wishes to attend a remote hearing they should contact the listing office in good time before the scheduled hearing, either by emailing manchester@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk or by calling 0161 240 5313.
List for 4 June 2024 updated 03 June 2024 at 2pm
No Sittings
1.8 Leeds Administrative Court cause list
A hearing before the Administrative Court in Leeds is a public hearing unless otherwise specified. If any person or representative of the media wishes to attend a remote hearing they should contact the listing office in good time before the scheduled hearing at leeds@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk.
If you have any other listing enquiries please contact the Administrative Court at Leeds by telephone on 0113 306 2578 or alternatively on the email address above.
List for 4 June 2024 updated 03 June 20244 at 2pm
No Sittings
2. County Court at Central London hearing list for cases listed at the Royal Courts of Justice
The Central London County Court cause list is now published on a separate GOV.UK page.
3. Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) daily cause list
Please note that advocates, whether appearing remotely or in person, are required to be robed for all hearings as from 1 October 2020
If you are an interested party or the media and wish to attend any of the Criminal Appeal Courts, please contact courtclerks@criminalappealoffice.justice.gov.uk
List for 28 May 2024 updated on 24 May 2024 at 1pm
| No courts sitting until 4th June |
4. Court of Appeal (Civil Division) daily cause list
4.1 Live Streaming of hearings at the Royal Courts of Justice
Most cases in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) are now live streamed. More information about hearings to be live streamed can be found at the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Live Stream site.
To view a live stream click on the case title in Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Live Stream site. There is no requirement to ask for permission from the Court.
4.2 Handing down of judgments
Most reserved judgments are handed down remotely, by circulation to the parties or their representatives by email and publication on the National Archives Site but sometimes they will be handed down in Court. In either case, advance notice will be published in the cause list.
4.3 Listed Cases
List for 4 June updated 3 June at 2:04pm
No hearings listed.
4.4 Notice for future judgments
| Date | Time | Court | Division/Decision | Case Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 5 June 2024 | 11:00 AM | This Judgment will be handed down remotely | First-tier Tribunal (Social Security and Child Support) | CA-2023-001127 Margaret Kelly v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions |
| Wednesday 5 June 2024 | 10:30 AM | This Judgment will be handed down remotely | Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber | CA-2023-000486 Hossain v Secretary of State for the Home Department |
| Wednesday 5 June 2024 | 10:30 AM | This Judgment will be handed down remotely | Competition Appeal Tribunal | CA-2023-002375 PSA Automobiles SA & Ors v Autoliv AB & Ors |
| CA-2023-002376 PSA Automobiles SA & Ors v Autoliv AB & Ors |
5. Family Division
Any application made after 1 March 2022 will be listed as an in person hearing unless an application for it to be heard remotely has been made prior to the hearing and granted by a judge. All other hearings will be listed in accordance with the direction of the judge at the previous hearing.
Accredited members of the press, legal bloggers or members of the public who wish to attend remote hearing should email their request to rcj.familyhighcourt@justice.gov.ukwho will forward your email details to the Associates Team. Please can requests be emailed the day before the hearing or, if possible, no later than 9.30 am on the day of the hearing.
The present arrangements will be kept under review
5.1 Court of Protection (Royal Courts of Justice)
Any application made after 1 March 2022 will be listed as an in person hearing unless an application for it to be heard remotely has been made prior to the hearing and granted by a judge. All other hearings will be listed in accordance with the direction of the judge at the previous hearing.
Accredited members of the press, legal bloggers or members of the public who wish to attend remote hearing should email their request to rcj.familyhighcourt@justice.gov.uk who will forward your email details to the Associates Team. Please can requests be emailed the day before the hearing or, if possible, no later than 9.30 am on the day of the hearing.
The present arrangements will be kept under review.
5.2 Tipstaff
If your matter requires the services of the Tipstaff, please telephone 020 7947 6200 to discuss your requirements prior to attending / entering court. Your matter will not be heard until you have spoken to the Tipstaff.
- Unlisted applications may only be made to the Applications Court if they are urgent, and the urgency arises from some very recent development or circumstance. An application must not be made to the Applications Court simply because it is not on notice to the other party or parties, unless it is urgent as defined above. All other applications, whether on notice or not, must first be issued, with a proper time estimate, and listed on a date given by the Clerk of the Rules.
- Except in circumstances of extreme urgency, applications must be made at 10.30am and not at any later time.
- No application may be made to the High Court Applications Court which is capable of being made to a lower tier of judge.
5.3 Judgments
The Judgment will be handed down by the judge in Court X at 1030 am on Y day of Z 2022. The attendance of the parties and their legal representatives is excused unless the judge has directed to the contrary. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down will be automatically sent to the advocates and any litigants in person shortly thereafter
List for 4 June 2024 updated on 3 June 2024 at 16:25pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case Number | Case Name | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD20F05002 | ||
| Mr Justice Moor (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) | 10:30am | Court 43 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | COP 1401182T | Re NB | |
| Mrs Justice Russell (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) | 10am | MS Teams Hearing | Applications in Court as in Chambers | COP 14048157 | ||
| Mr Justice MacDonald | 10:30am | Court 39 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD22P00629 | ||
| Mr Justice MacDonald | 11:30AM | Court 39 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | ZC24C50223 | ||
| Mr Justice Francis | 10:30am | Court 47 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00459 | ||
| Mrs Justice Gwynneth Knowles | 3pm | MS Teams Hearing | Applications in Court as in Chambers | MA23P02111 | ||
| Sir Jonathan Cohen (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10:30am | Court 40 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | BV19D16832 | Sodi | FR |
| Sir Jonathan Cohen (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 2pm | Court 40 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD22F00062 | ||
| Mr Justice Williams | 10:30am | Court 34 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | MK22C50123 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Mr Justice Williams | 2pm | Court 34 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | ME24C50127 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Mrs Justice Lieven | 10:30am | No attendance | Applications in Court as in Chambers | NG22C50215 | Handed Down Judgement | |
| Mrs Justice Judd | 10:30am | Court 48 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD234P00156 | Please refer to Tipstaff notice | |
| Mr Justice Peel | 10:30am | Court 42 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | FA-2023-000019 | Feno | |
| Mrs Justice Arbuthnot | 10am | Court 49 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | CM23C50294 | ||
| Mrs Justice Arbuthnot | 11am | Court 49 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00652 | ||
| Mrs Justice Arbuthnot | 2pm | Court 49 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00182 | ||
| Mrs Justice Henke (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) | 10:30am | Court 33 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD22P04168 | ||
| Mrs Justice Henke (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) | 10:30am | Court 33 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00184 | ||
| Mrs Justice Henke (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) | 10:30am | Court 33 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00161 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Mrs Justice Henke (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) | 2pm | Court 33 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | FA-2023-000162 | Paskalev | |
| Mrs Justice Henke (also sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) | 3PM | Court 33 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | COP 14259682 | ||
| His Honour Judge David Vavrecka (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | Court 46 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00737 | ||
| His Honour Judge David Vavrecka (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | Court 46 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00515 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| His Honour Judge Paul Lopez (also sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10am | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40484 | ||
| His Honour Judge Paul Lopez (also sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 11am | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40573 | ||
| His Honour Judge Paul Lopez (also sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 12noon | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40511 | ||
| His Honour Judge Paul Lopez (also sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 2pm | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40265 | ||
| Her Honour Judge C Henley (also sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10am | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40225 | ||
| Her Honour Judge C Henley (also sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 11am | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40500 | ||
| Her Honour Judge C Henley (also sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 12noon | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40268 | ||
| Her Honour Judge C Henley (also sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 2pm | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40673 | ||
| Her Honour Judge C Henley (also sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 3pm | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40528 | ||
| Mr G Kingscote KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | Court 41 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | ZZ21D77072 | ||
| Mr P Bowen KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | Court 44 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00764 | ||
| Mr P Bowen KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | Court 44 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00623 | ||
| Mr P Bowen KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | MS Teams Hearing | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00718 | ||
| Mr H Markham KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10am | MS Teams Hearing | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00755 |
6. King’s Bench Judges Daily Cause List
List for 4 June 2024. Updated 3 June 2024 at 4:05pm
| Judge | Time | Hearing | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Justice Soole | 10:30am | Court 15 | KB-2022-004333 National Highways Limited v J Callum Goode and Tez Burns | For judgment | Robed |
| Mr Justice Saini | Not before 12pm | Court 13 | QB-2021-000268 Dakin v Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | To be mentioned | Unrobed |
| Mrs Justice Steyn | 10:00am | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Mrs Justice Steyn | 2pm | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Mr Justice Linden | 2pm | Court 14 (CVP) | KB-2023-BHM-000235 Amponsah v Ministry of Justice. | For hearing | From Birmingham Civil Justice Centre |
| Mrs Justice Heather Williams | 11:30am | Court 11 | QB-2021-000064 Cousins v Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS | To be mentioned | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Sweeting | 10:30am | Court 14 | QB-2021-001320 Bontiff v Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust | To be mentioned | Unrobed |
| Her Honour Judge Howells (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | Not before 12pm | Court 12 | QB-2018-006876 Breakspear v Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | To be mentioned | Unrobed |
| Her Honour Judge Kelly (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | Not before 12pm | Court 17 | QB-2017-003161 CXO v Spire Healthcare Limited | To be mentioned | Unrobed |
| Dexter Dias KC (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | 10:30am | Court 16 | QB-2020-002905 Stephenson v Behar and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust part heard | For Trial | Robed |
| Simon Tinkler (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | Not before 12pm | Court 20 | KB-2024-001553 Basildon Borough Council v Saunders and others | Application notice | Unrobed |
7. King’s Bench Masters Daily Cause List
Daily hearings before the King’s Bench Masters.
7.1 Press and Public Access
Any media representative (or any other member of the public) wishing to attend a remote hearing should provide an email address and contact number to be sent an appropriate link for access. Please contact the assigned Masters’ clerk putting the hearing date and time in the subject box. The clerk’s details can be found in Annex 2 of the King’s Bench Division Guide (linked below) or by calling the court on 020 3936 8957, choosing option 4 and then the option for the relevant Master.
In person hearings before the Masters are open to the press and public, but the rooms are located in secure areas of the building. If you wish to attend an in person hearing, please arrive in the Bear Garden in good time before a hearing and make yourself know to the usher.
7.2 Judgments
Judgments handed down by the Master remotely will be released by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and released to The National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be not before time listed. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email.
7.3 Bundles
In-person hearings – bundles must be provided in hard-copy at least 3 days before the hearing. These may be brought to the Bear Garden for delivery.
Remote hearings – these should be provided electronically to the Master and/or their clerk at least 3 days before the hearing. Please refer to the masters’ remote directions within the hearing notice for specific instructions.
7.4 In-Person hearings
All hearings stated as being in a room or court room will have no video link unless otherwise stated. The masters’ chambers are limited in space for attendees. If there are more than 6 attendees expected, please contact the masters’ clerk as soon as possible to advise if a suitable alternative can be found.
List for 4 June 2024. Updated 3 June 2024 12:30pm
| Judge | Time | Room | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Thornett | 10:30am | MS Teams | KB-2023-003454 Kamara v Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Thornett | 12 noon | MS Teams | CL-2021-000469 Goyal and another v BGF Investment Management Ltd and others | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Brown | 2pm | MS Teams | KB-2024-001192 De Sousa v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Brown | 2:30pm | MS Teams | KB-2024-001494 Sahota v Menzies Aviation Ltd | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Brown | 3:30pm | MS Teams | KB-2023-004193 Smartway Pharmaceuticals Limited v Pill Box Chemists Ltd | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 12 noon | E101 | QB-2022-000319 Valaydon-Pillay v Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | CMC | |
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Eastman | 11am | E116 | QB-2020-004190 Bond and others v Generali IARD | CMC | |
| Master Eastman | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Davison | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Davison | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Thornett | 10:30am | Applications | |||
| Master Thornett | 2pm | E103 | KB-2023-001980 DAX v Forbes | Application hearing | |
| Master Gidden | 11am | MS Teams | QB-2022-002354 DSF v Goold and another | CMC | |
| Master Gidden | 12:30pm | MS Teams | KB-2023-001588 Leer v UK Insurance Ltd and another | Approval hearing | |
| Master Gidden | 2:45pm | Telephone | KB-2024-000728 Kearns v The Boots Company Plc | Mesothelioma CMC | |
| Master Gidden | 3:30pm | Telephone | KB-2023-003319 Buchanan v H. Woodward & Son Ltd | Mesothelioma CMC | |
| Master Sullivan | 12 noon | E121 | KB-2023-003030 Wakefield v Rockbridge Ltd and another | CMC | |
| Master Sullivan | 3:30pm | MS Teams | KB-2024-001071 Carpenter and another v North East London NHS Foundation Trust | Approval hearing | |
| Master Dagnall | 10:30am | E110 | KB-2023-001612 London Borough of Tower Hamlets v Mizen Developments Ltd | Application hearing | |
| Master Dagnall | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Stevens | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Stevens | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Armstrong | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Armstrong | 2pm | E112 | KB-2023-001566 Brady v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | Costs CMC | |
| Master Brown | 10:30am | E102 | KB-2023-001611 Mercier v The Intrinsic Care Group Ltd and another | Costs CMC | |
| Master Brown | 2pm | Applications | |||
| Master Yoxall (Sitting in retirement) | 10:30am | E109 | KB-2023-003720 Guiheen v Coinford Ltd and another | CMC | |
| Master Yoxall (Sitting in retirement) | 2pm | E109 | QB-2022-00923 and KB-2023-002305 Murphy and others v Momentum Adventure Ltd and others | Costs CMC and applications | |
| Deputy Master Marzec | 2pm | E117 | KB 2023-003802 Mullen v Lyles | Judgment and consequentials |
8. Senior Courts Costs Office Daily Cause List
Hearings in the Senior Courts Costs Office will be held in person unless the notice of hearing has directed otherwise. Any media representative or member of the public wishing to attend a remote hearing should provide an email address to be sent an appropriate link for access. Please contact scco@Justice.gov.uk putting the hearing date and time in the subject box.
List for 4th June 2024. Updated 3rd June 2024 11:00am
| Court | Judge | Time | Case Name | Case Number | Type of hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | Costs Judge Leonard | 10:30am | K v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions | SC-2024-BTP-000055 | In person |
| 100 | Costs Judge Rowley | 11am | R v Davies & Morgan | SC-2023-CRI-000089 | Via MS Teams |
| 93 | Costs Judge Whalan | 10:30am | HMRC v Heskey | SC-2023-BTP-001094 | In person |
| 97 | Costs Judge Nagalingam | 10:30am | Agbaje v The Robert Frew Medical Company Ltd & others | SC-2023-BTP-001029 | In person |
| 99 | Deputy Costs Judge Friston | 3pm | Sivananthan v Vasikaran | SC-2023-BTP-001147 | Via MS Teams |