Royal Courts of Justice daily cause list 3 May 2024
Updated 2 May 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 3 May 2024 updated 2 May 2024 at 2:20pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before MRS JUSTICE MAY DBE | 10:30am | COURT 1 | AC-2019-LON-001110 The King (on the application of GORDON) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR JUSTICE and another (60 mins) | APPLICATION | |
| Before MR JUSTICE FORDHAM | 10:00am | COURT 3 | AC-2023-LDS-000114 R (CARE NORTH EAST) v NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | PART-HEARD HEARING | Leeds ACO case being heard in London ACO |
| Before Mr JUSTICE SHELDON | 10:30am | AC-2023-LON-001856 The King (on the application of FRIENDS OF THE EARTH LIMITED) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZER (10 mins) | 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 10:30am 02/05/2024. 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 Mr JUSTICE SHELDON | 10:30am | AC-2023-LON-002005 The King (on the application of CLIENTEARTH) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZER (10 mins) | 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 10:30am 02/05/2024. 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 Mr JUSTICE SHELDON | 10:30am | AC-2023-LON-002008 The King (on the application of GOOD LAW PROJECT LIMITED) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZER (10 mins) | 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 10:30am 02/05/2024. 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 HIS HONOUR JUDGE GRAHAM WOOD KC sitting as a Judge of the High Court | 10:45am | REMOTE VIDEO CONFERENCE HEARINGS | AC-2024-LON-001057 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL v KIRYOWA (15 mins) | HEARING | |
| Before HIS HONOUR JUDGE GRAHAM WOOD KC sitting as a Judge of the High Court | 11:00 AM | REMOTE VIDEO CONFERENCE HEARINGS | AC-2024-LON-001072 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL v HAWLEY (15 mins) | HEARING | |
| Before HIS HONOUR JUDGE GRAHAM WOOD KC sitting as a Judge of the High Court | 11:15 AM | REMOTE VIDEO CONFERENCE HEARINGS | AC-2024-LON-001091 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL v DAVIS (15 mins) | HEARING | |
| Before HIS HONOUR JUDGE GRAHAM WOOD KC sitting as a Judge of the High Court | 11:30am | REMOTE VIDEO CONFERENCE HEARINGS | AC-2024-LON-001134 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL v GUWEDDEKO (15 mins) | HEARING | |
| Before HIS HONOUR JUDGE GRAHAM WOOD KC sitting as a Judge of the High Court | 11:45am | REMOTE VIDEO CONFERENCE HEARINGS | AC-2024-LON-001224 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL v PARNELL (15 mins) | HEARING | |
| Before HIS HONOUR JUDGE GRAHAM WOOD KC sitting as a Judge of the High Court | 12:00pm | REMOTE VIDEO CONFERENCE HEARINGS | AC-2024-LON-001307 HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL v DICKENS (15 mins) | HEARING | |
| Before HIS HONOUR JUDGE GRAHAM WOOD KC sitting as a Judge of the High Court | 12:15pm | REMOTE VIDEO CONFERENCE HEARINGS | AC-2024-LON-001330 Health and Care Professions Council v Ali (15 mins) | HEARING |
1.4 Planning Court cause list
No Sittings
1.5 Birmingham Administrative Court cause list
List for 1 May 2024 updated 30 April 2024 at 2:45pm
No Sittings
1.6 Bristol and Cardiff Administrative Court cause list
A hearing before the Administrative Court in Bristol or Cardiff 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 Cardiff Administrative Court office in good time before the scheduled hearing at cardiff@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk.
If you have any further enquiries please contact the Administrative Court Office by telephone
029 20376460 or alternatively on the email address above.
Cardiff
List for 3 May 2024 updated 2 May 2024 at 2:45pm
| Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Civil Justice Centre | AC-2023-CDF-000079 The King on the application of Steven Thomas -v- Cheltenham Borough Council & Other & Others | Judgment Hand Down | Remote | ||
| Cardiff Civil Justice Centre | AC-2023-CDF-000079 The King on the application of Steven Thomas -v- Cheltenham Borough Council & Other & Others | Consequentials | Remote | ||
| Canolfan Gyfiawnder Sifil Caerdydd | AC-2023-CDF-000079 Y Brenin ar gais Steven Thomas -v- Cyngor Bwrdeistref Cheltenham ac Arall ac Eraill | Traddodi Dyfarniad | Gwrandawiad o bell | ||
| Canolfan Gyfiawnder Sifil Caerdydd | AC-2023-CDF-000079 Y Brenin ar gais Steven Thomas -v- Cyngor Bwrdeistref Cheltenham ac Arall ac Eraill | Materion Canlyniadol | Gwrandawiad o bell |
Bristol
List for 30 April 2024 Updated 29 April 2024 2:45pm
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 1 May 2024 updated 30 April 2024 at 2:45pm
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 3 May 2024 updated 2 May 2024 at 2:45pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information | ——————————————————————————- | ———- | ———————————- | —————————————————————————————————————————————————– | —————————– | ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- |
| Before MR JUSTICE FORDHAM | 10:00am | COURT 3 Royal Courts of Justice | AC-2023-LDS-000114 R (CARE NORTH EAST) v NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | Substantive Hearing | Day 3 |
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 3 May 2024 updated on 2 May 2024 at 4:30pm
| Court | Time | Judges | Hearing | Case Details | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 6 | 10am | Lady Justice Macur, Lord Justice Stuart-Smith and Mrs Justice May | For Mention | 202300687 B3 Tracey Baker | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies S.4(2) Contempt of Court Act 1981 applies |
| For Mention | 202300718 B3 David Baker | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies S.4(2) Contempt of Court Act 1981 applies | |||
| Lord Justice Stuart-Smith, Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb and Mr Justice Julian Knowles | 202400514 A3 Rahena Parvin | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies. Pre-con in booth 2 at 9:30am | |||
| Reference by the Attorney General under s.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 | 202400847 A4 Ivan Cosintev | Pre-con in booth 1 at 10am | |||
| 202301962 A2 David Joel Swaby | |||||
| 202300864 B1 Michael Coburn | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies | ||||
| Not before 12pm | Reference by the Attorney General under s.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988. For Directions | 202401033 A2 Kelechukwu Orji | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies | ||
| Court 7 | 10am | Lord Justice Lewis, Mr Justice Goss and Her Honour Judge Montgomery KC | 202401491 A4 Louise Mary Flannery | Pre-con in booth 3 at 9:30am | |
| 202303564 A5 Luke Creddy Lee Dann | Pre-con in booth 2 at 10am | ||||
| 202301492 A5 Jonathan Oriba | |||||
| 202201881 B4 Jimmy Loveridge | |||||
| 202201888 B4 Paul Daniel Smith | |||||
| 202203854 B3 Paul Miller | |||||
| Court 8 | 10am | Lord Justice William Davis, Mr Justice Cavanagh and Her Honour Judge Moreland | 202300478 B4 Razgar Mohammed | ||
| 202300481 B4 Razgar Mohammed | |||||
| 202300535 B4 Dean Smeaton O’Neill-Davey | |||||
| 202300759 B4 Martin Smith | |||||
| 202300772 B4 Alan Jaf | |||||
| 202300518 B4 Erion Voja | |||||
| 202300928 B4 Erland Spahiu | |||||
| Court 9 | 10am | Lady Justice Whipple, Mr Justice Wall and Her Honour Judge Lucking KC | 202303937 A4 Joshua Alexander Hughes | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies. Pre- con in booth 1 at 9:45am | |
| 202303701 A4 Sean James Andrew Tressler | Pre-con in booth 3 at 10am | ||||
| 202302026 B5 Peter Currie | |||||
| 202303311 B5 Irfan Iqbal | |||||
| 10:30am | Lord Justice Stuart-Smith, Mr Justice Holgate and Her Honour Judge Karu Recorder of Southwark | Application for leave to appeal against a confiscation order. Hand down judgment. This judgment will be handed down by the judge remotely 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 as provided in the list and the judgment will be clearly marked as remote hand down judgment. The court order will be provided to the relevant Crown Court, for entry onto the record. | 202202880 B4 Richard David Love | ||
| Application for leave to appeal against a confiscation order. Hand down judgment. This judgment will be handed down by the judge remotely 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 as provided in the list and the judgment will be clearly marked as remote hand down judgment. The court order will be provided to the relevant Crown Court, for entry onto the record. | 202202892 B4 Victoria Saintclair | ||||
| 10:30am | Lord Justice William Davis, Mr Justice Wall and His Honour Judge Jeremy Richardson KC Recorder of Sheffield | Hand down Judgment. This judgment will be handed down by the judge remotely 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 as provided in the list and the judgment will be clearly marked as remote hand down judgment. The court order will be provided to the relevant Crown Court, for entry onto the record. | 202301958 A5 Sharriff Dacres | ||
| 10am | Lord Justice Singh, Mr Justice Goss and Her Honour Judge Karu Recorder of Southwark | Hand down Judgment. This judgment will be handed down by the judge remotely 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 as provided in the list and the | 202302770 B2 Edward Price | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies |
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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 3 May updated 2 May at 1:36pm
| Court | Judges | Time | Hearing | Division/Decision | Case Details | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rolls Buildings - Court 17 | The Chancellor of the High Court, Lord Justice Green and Lord Justice Snowden | 9:30am | Appeal | Competition Appeal Tribunal | CA-2023-001099 Walter Merricks CBE v Mastercard Incorporated and others. Part Heard | These Appeals will be Live Streamed |
| CA-2023-001091 Walter Merricks CBE v Mastercard Incorporated & Ors. Part heard | ||||||
| This Judgment will be handed down remotely | Lady Justice Andrews, Lady Justice Falk and Sir Launcelot Henderson | 10am | Judgment | Tax and Chancery Chamber Upper Tribunal | CA-2023-000429 Kwik-Fit Group Limited and others v The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs |
4.4 Notice for future judgments
| Date | Time | Court | Division/Decision | Case Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 7 May | 10:30am | This Judgment will be handed down remotely | County Court | CA-2024-000675 Re: T |
| Wednesday 8 May | 10:30am | These Judgments will be handed down remotely | High Court Kings Bench | CA-2023-000655 Drax Smart Generation Holdco Limited v Scottish Power Retail Holdings Limit |
| CA-2023-000669 Scottish Power Retail Holdings Limited v Drax Smart Generation Holdco Limited |
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 3 May 2024 updated on 2 May 2024 at 4:15pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case Number | Case Name | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The President | 9am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | SQ22C50212 | ||
| Mrs Justice Theis | 10:30am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | NE23C50777 | ||
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00145 | CVP Hybrid Hearing, Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00559 | CVP Hybrid Hearing, Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24C40364 | Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24F00023 | Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 11am | MS Teams | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chambers | MA24C50371 | Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 12 noon | MS Teams | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24F00028 | Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Keehan | 10:30am | Court 41 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00109 | ||
| Mr Justice MacDonald | 10:30am | Court 39 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD22P00457 | ||
| Mrs Justice Gwynneth Knowles | 10:30am | Court 44 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | ZC23P01612 | ||
| Mrs Justice Gwynneth Knowles | 10:30am | Court 44 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD21P00863 | ||
| Mrs Justice Lieven | 9:30am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | BM23P70059 | ||
| Mrs Justice Lieven | 10:30am | Court 46 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | 1689-6802-3913-1175 | Fares | FR, CVP Hybrid Hearing |
| Mrs Justice Judd | 10:30am | Court 48 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00738 | FR, CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Mr Justice Peel | 10:30am | Court 42 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24F00027 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Mrs Justice Morgan | 10:30am | Court 36 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | FA-2024-000094 | Hooper | |
| Mr Justice Cusworth | 10:30am | Court 50 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00658 | CVP Remote Hearing | |
| His Honour Judge S R Wildblood (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40393 | ||
| His Honour Judge S R Wildblood (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 11am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40388 | ||
| His Honour Judge S R Wildblood (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 12 noon | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40387 | ||
| His Honour Judge S R Wildblood (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 2pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40324 | ||
| His Honour Judge S R Wildblood (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 3pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40262 | ||
| Mr L Samuels KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40392 | ||
| Mr L Samuels KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 11am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40325 | ||
| Mr L Samuels KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 12 noon | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40391 | ||
| Mr L Samuels KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 2pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40326 |
6. King’s Bench Judges Daily Cause List
List for 3 May 2024. Updated 2 May 2024 at 2:15pm
| Judge | Time | Hearing | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Justice Morris | 10:30am | Court 11 | KA-2023-000091 Harris v Brooks Macdonald Asset Management International Ltd | Application notice | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Morris | 10:30am | Court 11 | KA-2023-000092 Harris v Brooks Macdonald Group | Application notice | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Murray | 10:30am | QB-2020-004166 Aslani v Sobierajska | For judgment | This judgment will be 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 is deemed to be 10:30am on 3 May 2023. | |
| Mrs Justice Collins Rice | 10:30am | Court 13 | KB-2023-004679 Perseus Ventures Ltd v Foskett and others | Application notice | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Eyre | 10:30am | Court 14 | KB-2023-000844 Aramech Resi Limited v Panesar and another | Application notice | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Sheldon | 10:30am | Court 15 | KA-2024-000042 Okunola v Secretary of State for Justice | Application for permission to appeal | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Mould | 10:00am | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Mr Justice Mould | 2pm | MS Teams or Court 37 | KB-2024-001246 Drummond-Eden v Greenwich Council | Application notice | Unrobed. For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Mr Justice Mould | 2pm | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Neil Moody KC (Sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | 11:00am | Court 12 | QB-2022-000151 Runciman v University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust part heard | For Trial | Robed |
| Rory Dunlop KC (Sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | 3pm | KB-2024-001199 London Borough of Enfield v Snell and others | For judgment | This judgment will be 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 is deemed to be 10:30am on 3 May 2023. |
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 3 May 2024. Updated 2 May 2024 1:10pm
| Judge | Time | Room | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Thornett | 10:30am | Urgent and short applications | |||
| Master Stevens | 2pm | Urgent and short applications | |||
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Eastman | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Eastman | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Davison | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Davison | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Thornett | 10:30am | Applications | |||
| Master Thornett | 2pm | E102 | KB-2023-001471 Fletcher and others v Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and another | CMC | |
| Master Gidden | 10:15am | Telephone | KB-2023-004439 Moran v Kenton Contractors (Yorkshire) Limited and others | Mesothelioma CMC | |
| Master Gidden | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Sullivan | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Sullivan | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Dagnall | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Dagnall | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Stevens | 10:30am | MS Teams | KB-2023-001658 Burch v TUI UK Limited | Further CMC | |
| Master Stevens | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Armstrong | 12:30pm | MS Teams | KB-2024-000978 CXT and another v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | Approval hearing | |
| Master Armstrong | 2pm | Applications | |||
| Master Brown | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Brown | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Fontaine (Sitting in retirement) | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Fontaine (Sitting in retirement) | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Deputy Master Sabic KC | 10:30am | MS Teams | KB-2023-003254 Jeanes v Rectory Homes Limited and another | Application hearing | |
| Deputy Master Sabic KC | 12 noon | E107 | KB-2023-004538 Ashraf v Ali | CMC | |
| Deputy Master Sabic KC | 2pm | Official court business |
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 3rd May 2024. Updated 2nd May 2024 11:08am
| Court | Judge | Time | Case Name | Case Number | Type of hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Costs Judge Rowley | 10:30am | Frenkel v Lyampert | SC-2023-BTP-001201 & SC-2023-BTP-001202 | In person |
| 93 | Costs Judge Whalan | 10:30am | Hill v Taylor Rose MW | SC-2024-APP-000189 | In person |
| 93 | Costs Judge Whalan | 11am | Churchill Gowns v Ede & Ravenscroft | SC-2023-BTP-001014 | In person |
| 96 | Costs Judge Brown | 10:30am | Evangelos Marinakis v WP Engine In | SC-2024-BTP-000296 | Via MS Teams |
| 97 | Costs Judge Nagalingam | 10:30am | R v Nader Akrami & others | SC-2023-CRI-000100 | Via MS Teams |