(AGENPARL) - Roma, 22 Novembre 2024 - (AGENPARL) – ven 22 novembre 2024 This week we cover a planned court closure in Birmingham, an open evening in Leeds and more.
HMCTS Update
Friday 22 November 2024
A weekly round-up of the latest news and information about courts and tribunals
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General
Earlier this month, Leeds District Magistrates’ and Family Court welcomed students and young professionals to see behind the scenes of a family court. 
The open evening allowed visitors to speak to our justice partners, including Cafcass, West Yorkshire Police and others. Visitors were able to step inside a witness booth, try on judicial robing and even enjoy baked goods. 
Leeds open evening celebration
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Maple House closure [ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/courts-and-tribunals-additional-capacity-during-coronavirus-outbreak-nightingale-courts?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
Maple House in Birmingham will close as planned at the end of December. The site was used as a Nightingale Court to provide additional courtroom capacity following the pandemic.   
Cases have been listed there until today (22 November 2024), after which they will be heard within the permanent court estate in and around Birmingham, which has the physical capacity currently needed to manage demand. 
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Crime (new)
Join a criminal justice workforce webinar [ https://register.govnet.co.uk/workforce-webinar?utm_campaign=mjit25webinar_-_visprom&utm_medium=email&utm_source= ]
Emma Goodson, HMCTS Human Resources Deputy Director, is speaking at a GovNet webinar to discuss how the criminal justice workforce can be supported to drive meaningful change and build stronger community trust.
Emma will be discussing the importance of creating a diverse and empowered workforce.
The webinar will be taking place at 1pm on Thursday 28 November 2024 and anyone is welcome to register their attendance via the GovNet website.
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Family (new)
From Monday 2 December 2024 court professionals applying for property and financial affairs deputyships must submit applications on GOV.UK. The Property and Affairs Deputyship application process has been modernised and improved through feedback and over 80% of applications are now made online.
To apply online you’ll need to sign up for Payment by Account [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-fee-account-application-form-fee-account-customer-application-form?utm_medium=email&utm_source= ] if you haven’t yet done so. Registering is easy and accounts are usually confirmed within three working days.
You do not need to sign up or register to use the online submission portal, all you need is a Payment by Account number to make your payment. People without legal representation can also apply on GOV.UK or by sending a paper form.
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