(AGENPARL) - Roma, 15 Ottobre 2023 - (AGENPARL) – dom 15 ottobre 2023 Read the latest on Willesden Magistrates’ Court, the CCUA conference, Hull Combined Court, and changes to digital directions questionnaires.
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General
Civil Court Users Association annual conference 
Deputy CEO Paul Harris addressed the Civil Court Users Association (CCUA) annual conference this week. He highlighted the importance of working with organisations like the CCUA to continue the vital work of modernising the justice system and delivering improved services.
Hull Combined Court closure
We have taken the decision to temporarily close Hull Combined Court until Tuesday 17 October 2023, while work continues to treat the entire building after fleas were found in some areas earlier in the week.
Any hearings impacted will be re-scheduled at the earliest opportunity.
*Keep up to date on the lastest information* [ https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/kingston-upon-hull-combined-court-centre?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update ]
Reminder: Video Hearings Service
If you are notified that your hearing will take place on the Video Hearings Service, read our guidance on how to check your equipment before joining your hearing .  
*Our guidance on checking your equipment* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-take-part-in-a-hearing-using-the-video-hearings-service/check-your-equipment-before-taking-part-in-a-hearing-using-the-video-hearings-service?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update ]
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Crime
Willesden Magistrates’ Court
Courtrooms 6 and 7 at Willesden Magistrates’ Court have been adapted to hear jury trials from Harrow Crown Court, which is temporarily closed after Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was found during improvement works. Listing begins on Monday 16 October 2023. 
The cases that are currently listed in courts 6 and 7 will move to other rooms at the site while traffic cases will move to Ealing Magistrates’ Court. 
*Further information on Willesden Magistrates’ Court* [ https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/willesden-magistrates-court?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update ]
Reminder: Reading Crown Court 
Reading Crown Court is hosting an open day on Saturday 14 October 2023. Visitors will be able to participate in mock trials, tours of courtrooms and cells, and demonstrating fingerprinting processes.
*Find out how to get there* [ https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/reading-crown-court?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update ]
Common Platform
500,000 cases accepted onto Common Platform
Over 500,000 cases have now been accepted onto Common Platform following on from the platform going live in all magistrates’ and Crown Courts in England and Wales. Nick Goodwin, HMCTS Chief Executive said “This achievement is a real testament to the hard work and unfailing dedication of our colleagues and partners in every region”.
*Read our news story on this acheivement* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/half-a-million-court-cases-accepted-onto-common-platform?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update ]
Legal professionals can join one of our regular online support sessions to get help with:
* activating or logging into your account
* accessing case information
* checking in for a hearing
* any other aspect of Common Platform
Sessions take place on ?? Tuesdays at ?? 4:30pm and ?? Thursdays at ?? 9am.
For details on using Common Platform, watch our videos on how to use Common Platform [ https://youtu.be/APgxrX_mulc?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update ] and account registration and security [ https://youtu.be/C8QI7yk7zNw?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update ]. You can also read our how-to guides [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-use-hmcts-common-platform?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update ]. 
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Civil
Changes to the digital directions questionnaires
To align with legislative changes introduced into the civil jurisdiction, since Sunday 1 October, legal professionals using the Online Civil Money Claims and Damages Claims systems will have seen additional questions added to the digital directions questionnaires.
The questions relate to the appropriate banding for the case as part of the fixed recoverable costs regime.
To use these new features, legal professionals must be registered on MyHMCTS.
*Register for MyHMCTS* [ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-myhmcts-online-case-management-for-legal-professionals?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update ]
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Family
Issuing a notice of change
From Monday 16 October 2023, probate applications can be transferred between professionals when a client changes legal adviser.
Guidance on issuing a notice of change on MyHMCTS is available on GOV.UK.
*View our guidance on GOV.UK* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-complete-case-administration-tasks/complete-case-administration-tasks-in-myhmcts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=HMCTS+Update#tell-us-you-are-representing-a-party-on-the-case-notice-of-change ]
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