Guidance & resources

• July 17, 2026

  Response to recommendations for the judiciary in the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts

  Read the summary of the judicial response to Sir Brian Leveson's recommendations regarding Criminal Courts

  CriminalLady Chief JusticeReviews

• July 14, 2026

  Message from Mr Justice Peel: Standard Orders – July 2026

  Read the message from the Judge in Charge of the Standard Orders, concerning updates in the family advocacy scheme

  Family CourtStandard Family Orders

• July 8, 2026

  Joint statement from the LCJ, SPT and Bar Council: Tackling bullying, harassment and discrimination

  Read the joint statement between the Lady Chief Justice, the Senior President of Tribunals and the Bar Council on tackling bullying, harassment and discrimination

  Cross JurisdictionalDiversity and InclusionPractice Guidance

• July 6, 2026

  New Practice Direction on Listing will support criminal courts to prioritise cases and reduce backlogs

  The new framework is intended to ensure that cases are prioritised with proper regard to the human impact of delay

  CriminalCrown CourtLady Chief JusticeMagistrates' courtPractice Direction

• July 1, 2026

  Technology and Construction Court (TCC) Guide 2026

  You can read a copy of the TCC Guide, which provides straightforward and practical guidance on the conduct of litigation in the court

  Technology and Construction CourtGuides

• June 8, 2026

  Review of Track Limits and High Court/County Court Boundary

  Read more about the review and terms of reference

  CivilCivil Justice Council

• June 4, 2026

  Chief Coroner Guidance No49 – Major Incidents

  Read more about the role of the Chief Coroner and Incident Coroner in handling major incidents

  Chief CoronerCoroners' CourtGuides

• June 4, 2026

  Remote Participation Guidance

  Remote Participation Guidance for Civil, Family and Tribunal jurisdictions

  Administrative Appeals Chamber (Upper Tribunal)CivilCross JurisdictionalEmployment Appeal TribunalEmployment TribunalFamilyGeneral Regulatory Chamber (First-tier Tribunal)Health, Education and Social Care Chamber (First-tier Tribunal)Immigration and Asylum Chamber (First-tier Tribunal)Immigration and Asylum Chamber (Upper Tribunal)Lands Chamber (Upper Tribunal)Property Chamber (First-tier Tribunal)Social Entitlement Chamber (First-tier Tribunal)Tax and Chancery Chamber (Upper Tribunal)Tax Chamber (First-tier Tribunal)TribunalsWar Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber (First-Tier Tribunal)Guides

• June 4, 2026

  Remote Participation Review

  Remote Participation Guidance for the Civil, Family and Tribunal Jurisdictions has been published, alongside the Judicial Principles and Overarching Guidance

  CivilCross JurisdictionalFamilyTribunalsGuides

• June 3, 2026

  Practice Note (Admiralty: assessors’ remuneration)

  Issued by Mr Justice Andrew Baker, the Judge in Charge of the Admiralty Court, this guidance sets out the remuneration terms that apply in cases before the court

  Admiralty CourtPractice Guidance