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We handle cases relating to intellectual property disputes about: patents registered designs plant varieties If the amount sought (damages) is under £500,000 then the case can also be heard by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court . If the amount sought...
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
The Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP set out a broad and ambitious vision for the future of the civil and family courts and tribunals.
Commonly used references to identify cases used by the offices of the Royal Courts of Justice and Rolls Building.
Access HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) data. For example to support academic research, or the development or evaluation of policy and services.
OISC has created a table containing charges related to providing unlawful immigration advice or fraud and the arrest warrants of those who failed to appear at court.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
HM Courts and Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. HMCTS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
A booklet for young witnesses aged 5 to 11 that explains what a witness does, what a courtroom looks like and who can help you to tell the court what you know.
Guides and interactive videos for defence lawyers and prosecutors on using the Digital Case System to work on Crown Court cases online.
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
Daily court hearing lists for the Royal Courts of Justice and the Rolls Building.
Restrictions on items you can take into a court or tribunal building; going through security
The family procedure rules are a single set of rules governing the practice and procedure in family proceedings in the high court, county courts and magistrates' courts.
A membership scheme permitting enhanced access through security in HMCTS buildings for registered holders with the appropriate scheme ID.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a civil or family court hearing.
Details of dates when trials are likely to take place at the Chancery division of the High Court.
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