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Find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day
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Daily court lists in the Immigration and Asylum chambers, updated for the following day between 4pm and 5pm.
An update from the Judge Advocate General and Director of the Military Court Service.
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An explanation of the people who may be present in a Crown Court hearing.
Apply for an injunction if you've been a victim of domestic abuse - non-molestation or occupation orders - who can apply, serving documents and attending a hearing.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a magistrates' court hearing.
Appealing to a Mental Health Tribunal if you're sectioned: how to appeal, what happens at a hearing and what to do if you lose your case
How to start a case in the King’s Bench, part of the High Court which deals with claims such as personal injury, libel and contract law.
Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
How to take someone to the Patents Court for using a patent or registered design without permission.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Church on 29 April 2024
How to start a case in the Chancery Division of the High Court, which deals with business, property, land, competition and probate disputes.
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 Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
The Insolvency and Companies List was formerly known as the Bankruptcy Court. We handle petitions to bankrupt individuals living in London where a creditor has made the petition and is owed £50,000 or more. If the petition is less than...
How to take someone to the court to get compensation or payment for a collision at sea, a ship mortgage or another shipping dispute.
Make a payment to the Court Funds Office - pay a settlement, deposit money as part of a defence of tender before claim or repay an overpayment
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
Apply for a payment out of Court Funds Office paid in by a defendant to settle a court case
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