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Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Bourne on 24 April 2024.
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.
How to take someone to court over a construction, building, engineering or another technically complex dispute.
We handle complex and high value national and international business disputes, often involving parties based outside the United Kingdom. We are widely recognised as being at the forefront in the resolution of international commercial disputes. Cases that we hear include...
We review decisions made by people or bodies with a public law function, eg local authorities and regulatory bodies. We can: carry out a judicial review of decisions made by other courts, tribunals and public bodies hear challenges to decisions...
The different types of court - magistrates' court, Crown Court and youth court - the crimes they deal with and the level of sentences they can give.
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 Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.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 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.
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
What being in 'contempt of court' means, who can be in contempt of court, what the consequences are, how to report it, how to avoid it on social media (such as Twitter and Facebook).
What happens if you're charged with a crime. Find out about the hearing, when you can be released on bail and being put in custody (on remand).
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...
How to take someone to the Patents Court for using a patent or registered design without permission.
Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
Daily court lists in the Immigration and Asylum chambers, updated for the following day between 4pm and 5pm.
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
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This guide covers the process to restore a company name to the Register of Companies.
Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.
Apply for a payment out of Court Funds Office paid in by a defendant to settle a court case
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