(AGENPARL) - Roma, 12 Novembre 2023 - (AGENPARL) – dom 12 novembre 2023 Read about our Christmas and New Year closures, view our new Judge’s clerk video, the latest Common Platform updates and more.
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General
Christmas and New Year closures
Our courts and tribunals will temporarily close over the Christmas period, although some sites may be open on certain days for particular types of work. The closure dates are:
* Monday 25 December 2023
* Tuesday 26 December 2023
* Wednesday 27 December 2023
* Monday 1 January 2024
*Read our news story for further information* [ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/christmas-and-new-year-courts-and-tribunals-opening-times-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
Celebrating the role of a Judge’s clerk
Clerks play a vital role in allowing judges to deliver justice efficiently and fairly. We’ve released a short video describing the work done by one of our clerks as she provides an insight into her unique role.
Discrimination Law Association Conference
Mike Williams, our Deputy Director of Service Excellence attended the Discrimination Law Association conference last week.
He discussed accessibility at court and the support we provide those who require reasonable adjustments. He also reiterated our commitment to ensuring justice is available to all.
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Crime
Common Platform
British Transport Police
From Monday 13 November, all British Transport Police (BTP) cases in the following regions will be managed on Common Platform:
* the north-east
* the midlands
* the south-west
* the south-east
* London
Please direct any queries about Common Platform cases in the magistrates’ court in all these regions – including BTP cases ­– to our service centre :
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Family
Reminder: Court and Tribunal Service Centre
From Monday 6 November, our Court and Tribunal Service Centre are answering phone calls and webchat enquiries [ https://www.gov.uk/divorce/file-for-divorce?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ] relating to divorce applications from10am to 6pm.?
*Contact us about a divorce application* [ https://contact-us-about-a-divorce-application.form.service.justice.gov.uk/?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
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