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Are the courts open during the next national lockdown?

What is the impact of lockdown on the courts?  The court service are an essential service and will remain in operation. Vast majority of housing related hearings are however by telephone save for ASB injunction return dates where we have to attend in person in most courts.

It is vital for the well-being of the country that the administration of justice continues to operate. The legal profession, the parties, jurors, witnesses, judges, magistrates and court staff are all key workers, vital to the continued running of the courts and tribunals in this proposed period of renewed significant restrictions. Our experience since March has left us much better prepared. HMCTS will continue to follow and implement public health advice to reduce risk.