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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Guidance on broadcasting sentencing hearings by the media and the Crown court (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020.
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.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Bourne on 24 April 2024.
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...
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge N. Nicol & Mrs A. Flynn on 30 January 2024
How to take someone to court over a construction, building, engineering or another technically complex dispute.
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.
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...
The Insolvency and Companies List was formerly known as the Companies Court. We handle cases relating to the insolvency of companies, including: petitions to wind up a company applications to unfreeze bank accounts or challenge a winding up petition applications...
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 Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
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.
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...
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).
This guide covers the process to restore a company name to the Register of Companies.
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
Daily court lists in the Immigration and Asylum chambers, updated for the following day between 4pm and 5pm.
How to take someone to the Patents Court for using a patent or registered design without permission.
How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.
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