Royal Courts of Justice daily cause list 30 December 2024
Updated 24 December 2024
Applies to England and Wales
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These lists are subject to change until 4:30pm. Any alterations after this time will be telephoned or emailed direct to the parties or their legal representatives.
1. Administrative Court daily cause list
Daily hearings in the Administrative Court sitting at London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester and Leeds.
1.1 For all Administrative Courts:
Hearings take place in public unless otherwise indicated. When considering the use of telephone and video technology the judiciary will have regard to the principles of open justice.. The court may exclude observers where necessary to secure the proper administration of justice.
1.2 Judgments
Judgments handed down by the judge remotely will be released by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and release to the National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be not before time listed. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email.
1.3 London Administrative Court cause list
List for 24 December 2024 updated 24 December 2024 at 11:55am
No courts sitting | ### Planning Court
List for 24 December 2024 updated 23 December 2024 at 2:00pm
No sittings
1.4 Birmingham Administrative Court cause list
List for 24 December 2024 updated 23 December 2024 at 2:25pm
No sittings
1.5 Bristol and Cardiff Administrative Court cause list
Cardiff
List for 24 December 2024 updated 23 December 2024 at 2:00pm
| No sittings | Dim eisteddiadau |
Bristol
List for 24 December 2024 updated 23 December 2024 at 2:00pm
No sittings
1.6 Manchester Administrative Court cause list
A hearing before the Administrative Court in Manchester is a public hearing unless otherwise specified. If any person or representative of the media wishes to attend a remote hearing they should contact the listing office in good time before the scheduled hearing, either by emailing [email protected] or by calling 0161 240 5313.
List for 24 December 2024 updated 23 December 2024 at 2:00pm
No sittings
1.7 Leeds Administrative Court cause list
A hearing before the Administrative Court in Leeds is a public hearing unless otherwise specified. If any person or representative of the media wishes to attend a remote hearing they should contact the listing office in good time before the scheduled hearing at [email protected].
If you have any other listing enquiries please contact the Administrative Court at Leeds by telephone on 0113 306 2578 or alternatively on the email address above.
List for 24 December 2024 updated 23 December 2024 at 2:00pm
No sittings
2. County Court at Central London hearing list for cases listed at the Royal Courts of Justice
The Central London County Court cause list is now published on a separate GOV.UK page.
3. Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) daily cause list
Please note that advocates, whether appearing remotely or in person, are required to be robed for all hearings as from 1 October 2020
If you are an interested party or the media and wish to attend any of the Criminal Appeal Courts, please contact [email protected]
List for 24 December 2024 updated on 23 December 2024 at 2:19pm.
| Court | Time | Judges | Hearing | Case Details | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 4 | 10am | Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Justice Edis and Mr Justice Murray | Hand down judgment. This judgment will be handed down by the judge remotely by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and released to The National Archives. The date and time for hand down will be deemed to be as provided in the list and the judgment will be clearly marked as remote hand down judgment. The court order will be provided to the relevant Crown Court, for entry onto the record. | 202402574 B1 R v BDN | This case involves reporting restrictions |
| Hand down judgment. This judgment will be handed down by the judge remotely by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and released to The National Archives. The date and time for hand down will be deemed to be as provided in the list and the judgment will be clearly marked as remote hand down judgment. The court order will be provided to the relevant Crown Court, for entry onto the record. | 202402463 B4 R v ABJ | This case involves reporting restrictions |
4. Court of Appeal (Civil Division) daily cause list
4.1 Live Streaming of hearings at the Royal Courts of Justice
Most cases in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) are now live streamed. More information about hearings to be live streamed can be found at the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Live Stream site.
To view a live stream click on the case title in Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Live Stream site. There is no requirement to ask for permission from the Court.
4.2 Handing down of judgments
Most reserved judgments are handed down remotely, by circulation to the parties or their representatives by email and publication on the National Archives Site but sometimes they will be handed down in Court. In either case, advance notice will be published in the cause list.
4.3 Listed Cases
List for 30 December updated 24 December at 1:20pm
No hearings listed until 15th January 2025
4.4 Notice for future judgments
None Listed
5. Family Division
Any application made after 1 March 2022 will be listed as an in person hearing unless an application for it to be heard remotely has been made prior to the hearing and granted by a judge. All other hearings will be listed in accordance with the direction of the judge at the previous hearing.
Accredited members of the press, legal bloggers or members of the public who wish to attend remote hearing should email their request to [email protected]who will forward your email details to the Associates Team. Please can requests be emailed the day before the hearing or, if possible, no later than 9.30 am on the day of the hearing.
The present arrangements will be kept under review
5.1 Court of Protection (Royal Courts of Justice)
Any application made after 1 March 2022 will be listed as an in person hearing unless an application for it to be heard remotely has been made prior to the hearing and granted by a judge. All other hearings will be listed in accordance with the direction of the judge at the previous hearing.
Accredited members of the press, legal bloggers or members of the public who wish to attend remote hearing should email their request to [email protected] who will forward your email details to the Associates Team. Please can requests be emailed the day before the hearing or, if possible, no later than 9.30 am on the day of the hearing.
The present arrangements will be kept under review.
5.2 Tipstaff
- Unlisted applications may only be made to the Applications Court if they are urgent, and the urgency arises from some very recent development or circumstance. An application must not be made to the Applications Court simply because it is not on notice to the other party or parties, unless it is urgent as defined above. All other applications, whether on notice or not, must first be issued, with a proper time estimate, and listed on a date given by the Clerk of the Rules.
- Except in circumstances of extreme urgency, applications must be made at 10.30am and not at any later time.
- No application may be made to the High Court Applications Court which is capable of being made to a lower tier of judge. If your application requires the services of the Tipstaff you must telephone the Tipstaff on 020 7947 6200 prior to entering court or making your application. Your matter will not be heard until you have spoken to the Tipstaff
5.3 Judgments
The Judgment will be handed down by the judge in Court X at 1030 am on Y day of Z 2024. The attendance of the parties and their legal representatives is excused unless the judge has directed to the contrary. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down will be automatically sent to the advocates and any litigants in person shortly thereafter
Any Urgent Applications should be made by telephone in the first instance to the Associate Office on
0207 947 7351 or by email to [email protected]
List for 30th December 2024 updated on 23rd December 2024 at 15:57pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case Number | Case Name | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jonathan Glasson KC (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | 10am | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C41290 | ||
| His Honour Wildblood (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | 12 noon | MS Teams Hearing | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C41276 |
6. King’s Bench Judges Daily Cause List
List for 30th December 2024 updated on 24th December 2024 at 2:09pm
| Judge | Time | Hearing | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Justice Heather Williams | 10:00am | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email [email protected] |
| Mrs Justice Heather Williams | 12pm | Court 37 | KB-2024-004245 Gymshark Limited v Massiah | Application notice | Unrobed |
| Mrs Justice Heather Williams | 2pm | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email [email protected] |
6.1 Press and Public Access
Any media representative (or any other member of the public) wishing to attend a remote hearing should provide an email address and contact number to be sent an appropriate link for access. Please contact the assigned Masters’ clerk putting the hearing date and time in the subject box. The clerk’s details can be found in Annex 2 of the King’s Bench Division Guide.
In person hearings before the Masters are open to the press and public, but the rooms are located in secure areas of the building. If you wish to attend an in person hearing, please arrive in the Bear Garden in good time before a hearing and make yourself know to the usher.
6.2 Judgments
Judgments handed down by the Master remotely will be released by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and released to The National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be not before time listed. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email.
6.3 Bundles
In-person hearings – bundles must be provided in hard-copy at least 3 days before the hearing. These may be brought to the Bear Garden for delivery.
Remote hearings – these should be provided electronically to the Master and/or their clerk at least 3 days before the hearing. Please refer to the masters’ remote directions within the hearing notice for specific instructions.
6.4 In-Person hearings
All hearings stated as being in a room or court room will have no video link unless otherwise stated. The masters’ chambers are limited in space for attendees. If there are more than 6 attendees expected, please contact the masters’ clerk as soon as possible to advise if a suitable alternative can be found.
7. King’s Bench Masters Daily Cause List
List for 30th December 2024. Updated 24th December 2024 at 2:09pm
| Judge | Time | Room | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Thornett | 10:30am | Urgent and short applications | |||
| Master Thornett | 2pm | Urgent and short applications | |||
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Eastman | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Eastman | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Davison | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Davison | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Thornett | 10:30am | Applications | |||
| Master Thornett | 2pm | Applications | |||
| Master Gidden | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Gidden | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Sullivan | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Sullivan | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Dagnall | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Dagnall | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Stevens | 10:30am | MS Teams | QB-2019-000244 AXJ v Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust | CMC | |
| Master Stevens | 2pm | MS Teams | KB-2023-001378 Buckley v Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | CMC | |
| Master Armstrong | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Armstrong | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Brown | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Brown | 2pm | Not sitting |
8. Senior Courts Costs Office Daily Cause List
Hearings in the Senior Courts Costs Office will be held in person unless the notice of hearing has directed otherwise. Any media representative or member of the public wishing to attend a remote hearing should provide an email address to be sent an appropriate link for access. Please contact [email protected] putting the hearing date and time in the subject box.
List for 30th December. Updated 24th December at 11am
No sittings