(AGENPARL) – ven 27 settembre 2024 Read our latest updates on a new jury trial courtroom at Southwark Crown Court, changes to the CVP and Video Hearing Services and more.
HMCTS Update
Friday 27 September 2024
A weekly round-up of the latest news and information about courts and tribunals
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General
New jury trial courtroom at Southwark Crown Court [ https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/southwark-crown-court?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
A new jury trial courtroom became operational at Southwark Crown Court this week. It can accommodate cases involving defendants on bail.
We converted redundant space in the building to create the courtroom, which will provide additional capacity and flexibility in London. 
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*Pre-Application Judicial Education Programme [ https://www.judiciary.uk/about-the-judiciary/diversity/pre-application-judicial-education-programme-paje/apply-to-join-a-judge-led-discussion-group-course/?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]*
The Ministry of Justice have announced new dates for the Pre-application Judicial Education (PAJE) programme.
The programme aims to support talented lawyers from under-represented groups to feel more equipped, confident, and prepared when applying for a future judicial role.
Applications are open until 21 October 2024 to join virtual discussion group courses in November and December.
Changes to the CVP and Video Hearing Services [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-join-a-cloud-video-platform-cvp-hearing/cloud-video-platform-firewall-guidance-for-corporate-it-services?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
A reminder that if you join remote hearings from a company device you need to check, and may need to change, the firewall settings. An update to the technology that is supporting Cloud Video Platform (CVP) and the Video Hearings Service will be implemented on Saturday 28 September 2024.
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Family (new)
Documents for submitting probate applications [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-apply-for-probate-online/apply-for-probate-with-myhmcts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=#apply-with-a-will-grant-of-probate ]
To reduce the risk of unnecessary delays to your probate application please remember to include the original will and any applicable supporting documents such as renunciations when submitting your application. If you do not send the original documents we’ll need to stop your application until they are provided.
If the deceased was domiciled outside England and Wales please submit court sealed and certified copies of any entrusting documents issued in the country of domicile. This includes sealed and certified copies of any wills proved in another country. If any documents are written in a language other than English you must also send an official translation.
Paper probate applications now on MyMHCTS [ https://www.gov.uk/applying-for-probate/after-youve-applied?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
You can now view and track the progress of probate applications that have been submitted on paper forms on your MyHMCTS dashboard. To do this, you’ll need to complete a notice of change on MyHMCTS with the details of the application.
Once submitted the application should appear on your dashboard immediately.
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