Guidance
King's Bench hearing and trial dates
Details of the earliest available dates for hearings and trials at the King's Bench Division of the High Court, based on how long they are expected to last.
All types of cases other than media and communications
| Estimated duration of case | Next available date for hearing |
|---|---|
| Up to 3 days | 8 June 2027 to 30 July 2027 |
| Up to 5 days | 4 October 2027 to 21 December 2027 |
| 5 to 10 days | 15 November 2027 to 25 February 2028 |
| 10 days to 4 weeks | 11 January 2028 to 12 April 2028 |
| 4 to 8 weeks | 11 January 2028 to 12 April 2028 |
| Over 8 weeks | 11 January 2028 to 12 April 2028 |
Media and communications cases
| Estimated duration of case | Next available date for hearing |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 days | 11 January 2027 to 24 March 2027 |
| 5 to 10 days | 22 February 2027 to 28 May 2027 |
| 10 to 20 days | 4 May 2027 to 30 July 2027 |
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