Make Every Hearing Count

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On 9th March 2022 the Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division published his most recent "View from the President's Chambers".   The View, and the associated Case Management Guidance, focusses on making every hearing count: i.e. reducing the number of hearings in every case, ensuring...

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New Case Management Templates

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Leicester DFJ Her Honour Judge George recognises that the standard PLO case management templates for case summaries and advocates' meeting minutes were difficult to use.   She has therefore approved the use of updated versions with immediate effect.  Practitioners will hopefully find them more convenient to navigate...

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Newsletter August 2021

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DFJ HHJ George has circulated her latest Newsletter which reiterates the strict requirement to comply with PD27A for the provision of bundles, including the need for the bundle to be filed two working days prior to the hearing.   Don't say you weren't warned!   The newsletter can be...

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Local wellbeing consultation

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HHJ George has today published a draft local practice guidelines which are intended to improve the wellbeing of those working under pressure within the family justice system. The guidelines can be downloaded here. HHJ George invites responses to the proposed document, which is currently under consultation. Any...

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