Royal Courts of Justice daily cause list 9 May 2024
Updated 8 May 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 9 May 2024 updated 8 May 2024 at 3pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before MRS JUSTICE LANG DBE | At 2 PM | COURT 18 | AC-2023-LON-003626 The King (on the application of AZM and others) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | Application for Permission | |
| Before MR JUSTICE HOLGATE | At 10:30 AM | COURT 3 | AC-2023-LON-002853 DO v CZECH REPUBLIC | Application for Permission | |
| Before MR JUSTICE HOLGATE | At 10:30 AM | COURT 3 | AC-2022-LON-002600 The King (on the application of DEMAN) v COUNTY COURT AT CENTRAL LONDON | APPLICATION(s) | |
| Before MR JUSTICE HOLGATE | At 10:30 AM | COURT 3 | AC-2024-LON-000192 Nosek v District Court of Lublin (Poland) | APPLICATION(s) | |
| Before MR JUSTICE HOLGATE | Not before 12 PM | COURT 3 | AC-2023-LON-000045 Gibel v Circuit Court of Sacz (Poland) | FOR HEARING | |
| Before MR JUSTICE CHOUDHURY | At 10:30 AM | COURT 2 | AC-2024-LON-000471 The King (on the application of London Borough of Islington) v Secretary of State for Education | FOR HEARING PART HEARD | |
| Before MR JUSTICE SWIFT | At 10:30 AM | COURT 1 | AC-2023-LON-002449 Government of Japan v Chappell | Application for Permission | |
| Before MR JUSTICE BOURNE | At 10:30 AM | COURT 19 | AC-2023-LON-002540 BERKO v GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | Application for Permission and for Hearing | |
| Before MR JUSTICE RITCHIE | At 10:30 AM | COURT 21 | AC-2023-LON-002013 The King (on the application of PARKER) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR JUSTICE | FOR HEARING | |
| Before MR JUSTICE COTTER | At 10:30 AM | COURT 68 | AC-2023-LON-003831 The King (on the application of Hassen) v WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL | FOR HEARING | |
| Before MRS JUSTICE HILL | At 10:30 AM | COURT 76 | AC-2023-LON-003817 NEAG v ROMANIAN JUDICIAL AUTHORITY | Application for Permission | |
| Before MRS JUSTICE HILL | At 11:00 AM | COURT 76 | AC-2023-LON-002368 YORDANOV v REGIONAL PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE SLIVEN (BULGARIA) | Application for Permission | |
| Before MRS JUSTICE HILL | At 11:30 AM | COURT 76 | AC-2023-LON-002873 IFTENIE v BRASOV COURT (ROMANIA) | Application for Permission | |
| Before MRS JUSTICE HILL | At 12 PM | COURT 76 | AC-2022-LON-000696 The King (on the application of ONWUDE) v WESTMINSTER MAGISTRATES COURT | Application for Permission | |
| Before MRS JUSTICE HILL | At 2 PM | COURT 76 | AC-2023-LON-002822 GHEREBENES v ROMANIAN JUDICIAL AUTHORITY | Application for Permission | |
| Before DAVID PITTAWAY KC sitting as a Judge of the Admin Court Office | At 10:30 AM | COURT 20 | AC-2024-LON-001486 The King (on the application of BUTAU) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | APPLICATION(s) | UNROBED |
| Before DAVID PITTAWAY KC sitting as a Judge of the Admin Court Office | At 10:30 AM | COURT 20 | AC-2024-LON-001360 The King (on the application of AA) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | APPLICATION(s) | UNROBED |
| Before DAVID PITTAWAY KC sitting as a Judge of the Admin Court Office | At 10:30 AM | COURT 20 | AC-2024-LON-001331 The King (on the application of OFOU) v LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY | APPLICATION(s) | UNROBED |
| Before JAMES STRACHAN KC sitting as a Judge of the Admin Court Office | At 10:30 AM | AC-2023-LON-002843 The King (on the application of L ) v SERVICE COMPLAINTS OMBUDSMAN FOR THE ARMED FORCES | FOR JUDGMENT HAND DOWN | This judgment was handed down by the judge remotely 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 at 10.30am 09/05/2024. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email to the listoffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk | |
| Before NEIL CAMERON KC sitting as a Judge of the Admin Court Office | At 10:30 AM | AC-2023-LON-001028 SOLICITORS REGULATION AUTHORITY LIMITED v WHITTINGHAM | FOR JUDGMENT HAND DOWN | This judgment was handed down by the judge remotely 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 at 10.30am 09/05/2024. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email to the listoffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk |
1.4 Planning Court cause list
List for 9 May 2024 updated 8 May 2024 at 3pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before MRS JUSTICE LANG DBE | At 10:30 AM | COURT 18 | AC-2023-LON-003836 ROSS PARK HOMES LIMITED v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES and another | Application for Permission | |
| Before HER HONOUR JUDGE ALICE ROBINSON | At 10:30 AM | COURT 73 | AC-2023-LON-003127 The King (on the application of Moakes) v Canterbury City Council | FOR HEARING PART HEARD | Day 2 of 2 |
1.5 Birmingham Administrative Court cause list
List for 9 May 2024 updated 8 May 2024 at 3pm
1.6 Bristol and Cardiff Administrative Court cause list
A hearing before the Administrative Court in Bristol or Cardiff 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 Cardiff Administrative Court office in good time before the scheduled hearing at cardiff@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk.
If you have any further enquiries please contact the Administrative Court Office by telephone
029 20376460 or alternatively on the email address above.
Cardiff
List for 9 May 2024 updated 8 May 2024 at 3pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| His Honour Judge Jarman KC | 10:30am | Cardiff Civil Justice Centre | AC-2023-CDF-000147 The King on the application of Popilowska -v- Bristol City Council | Renewal | In Person |
| His Honour Judge Jarman KC | 12:00pm | Cardiff Civil Justice Centre | AC-2023-CDF-000104 The King on the application of ST -v- Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council | Renewal | Remote |
| Ei Anrhydedd y Barnwr Jarman CB | 10:30am | Canolfan Gyfiawnder Sifil Caerdydd | AC-2023-CDF-000147 Y Brenin ar gais Popilowska -v- Cyngor Dinas Bryste | Adnewyddu | Wyneb yn Wyneb |
| Ei Anrhydedd y Barnwr Jarman CB | 12:00pm | Canolfan Gyfiawnder Sifil Caerdydd | AC-2023-CDF-000104 Y Brenin ar gais ST -v- Cyngor Bournemouth Christchurch a Poole | Adnewyddu | o Bell |
Bristol
List for 8 May 2024 Updated 7 May 2024 3:50pm
No sittings
1.7 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 manchester@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk or by calling 0161 240 5313.
List for 9 May 2024 updated 8 May 2024 at 3pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before: HHJ Craig Sephton | 2:00 PM | sitting in court room 37 | AC-2023-MAN-000395 (on the application of Horsfall v Governor of HMP GARTH | Renewal hearing | Estimated Length: 30 minutes attended/CVP |
| Before: HHJ Mark Halliwell | 10:45 AM | sitting in court room 46 | AC-2023-MAN-000395 (on the application of Horsfall v Governor of HMP GARTH | Renewal hearing | Estimated Length: 30 minutes attended/CVP |
1.8 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 leeds@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk.
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 9 May 2024 updated 8 May 2024 at 3pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before HER HONOUR JUDGE BELCHER SITTING AS A JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT | 10.30am | Court 19 at Leeds Magistrates Court | AC-2023-LDS-000194 The King on the application of Adams v Legal Ombudsman | Renewal Hearing | Hybrid |
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 courtclerks@criminalappealoffice.justice.gov.uk
List for 9 May 2024 updated on 8 May 2024 at 2:20pm
| Court | Time | Judges | Case Details | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 4 | 10:30am | Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Justice Edis and Mr Justice Pepperall | 202401083 B1 R v BFW | S.71 Criminal Justice Act 2003 applies |
| 202401084 B1 R v AOH | S.71 Criminal Justice Act 2003 applies. Pre-con in booth 3 at 9:45am | |||
| Court 6 | 10:30am | Lord Justice Lewis, Mr Justice Garnham and Her Honour Judge Montgomery KC | 202301224 B2 Muhammad Farqan Farooka | |
| 202301946 B2 Jian Heng Liang | ||||
| 202301208 B5 Mark Millen | ||||
| Court 7 | 10:30am | Lord Justice William Davis, Mr Justice Jay and Her Honour Judge Moreland | 202302249 A1 Daniel Christopher Leitch | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies |
| 202303517 A3 Paul William Keith Buckland | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies | |||
| 202303997 A2 Paul Fleet | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies. Pre-con in booth 2 at 10am | |||
| 202303367 A5 David Sallis | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies | |||
| 202203659 A1 Andrew Adams | ||||
| 202401132 A2 Renny Fletcher | Pre-con in booth 1 at 10am | |||
| Court 8 | 10:30am | Lady Justice Whipple, Mr Justice Wall and Her Honour Judge Lucking KC | 202400752 A1 Adam Andrzej Mielewczyk | Pre-con in booth 2 at 9:45am |
| 202304353 A2 Adrian Gration | Pre-con in booth 1 at 10:30am | |||
| 202301487 B1 Adrian Liebenberg | 1992 Sexual Offences Act applies. Pre-con in booth 2 at 11am | |||
| 202301253 B4 Jelani Omar | ||||
| Court 9 | 10:30am | Lord Justice Popplewell, Mrs Justice Thornton and Mr Justice Cavanagh | 202302308 A5 Emmanuel Bay Sloane | Pre-con in booth 1 at 9:45am |
| 202303100 A5 Leighton Williams | Pre-con in booth 2 at 10:30am | |||
| 202400339 A2 Jacob Paul Butler | S.45/45a Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 applies |
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 9 May updated 8 May at 1:52pm
| Court | Judges | Time | Hearing | Division/Decision | Case Details | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Judgment will be handed down remotely | The Master of the Rolls, Lord Justice Lewison and Lord Justice Arnold | 10am | Judgment | High Court Kings Bench | CA-2023-001683 Technip Saudi Arabia Limited v The Mediterranean and Gulf Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company | |
| Court 71 | The Master of the Rolls, The Chancellor of the High Court and Lady Justice Andrews | 10am | Permission to Appeal with Appeal to follow if Permission is Granted | Competition Appeal Tribunal | CA-2024-000925 SportsDirect.com Retail Limited v Newcastle United Football Company Limited & Anr | This application will be live streamed |
| This Judgment will be handed down remotely | Lord Justice Underhill, Vice President of the Court of Appeal Civil Division, Lord Justice Lewison and Lady Justice Falk | 10am | Judgment | High Court Kings Bench | CA-2023-000952 Beech Developments (Manchester) Limited and others v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs and others | |
| This Judgment will be handed down remotely | Lord Justice Underhill, Vice President of the Court of Appeal Civil Division, Lord Justice Nugee and Lord Justice Edis | 10:30am | Judgment | High Court Kings Bench | CA-2023-001269 Shamsan v 44-49 Lowndes Square Management Company Limited | |
| Court 67 | Lord Justice Lewison, Lord Justice Moylan and Lady Justice Elisabeth Laing | 10:30am | Applications | CA-2024-000574-A İŞBILEN v Turk | These Appeals will be Live Streamed | |
| CA-2024-000574-B İŞBILEN v Turk | ||||||
| Appeal | Business and Property Courts, Chancery Division | CA-2024-000574 İŞBILEN v Turk | ||||
| Court 70 | Lady Justice King, Lady Justice Asplin and Lord Justice Snowden | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | Business and Property Courts, Insolvency & Company List (ChD) | CA-2023-002131 Keegan v Andrew Bland and Janet Frances Mayo (As Joint Liquidators of JDK Construction Limited) and Anr | This Appeal will be Live Streamed |
| Court 74 | Lord Justice Newey, Lord Justice Coulson and Lord Justice Phillips | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | Business and Property Courts, Financial List (ChD/QBD) | CA-2023-002610 Standard Chartered plc v The persons identified in Schedule 1 to the Amended Particulars of Claim | This Appeal will be Live Streamed |
| Court 75 | Lord Justice Males, Lord Justice Dingemans and Lady Justice Falk | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | Business and Property Courts, Commercial Court (QBD) | CA-2023-001764 Zhang v Eternity Sky Investments Limited | This Appeal will be Live Streamed |
4.4 Notice for future judgments
| Date | Time | Court | Division/Decision | Case Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 10 May | 10:30am | This Judgment will be handed down remotely | High Court Kings Bench | CA-2023-000388 Wathen-Fayed v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities |
| Friday 10 May | 10:30am | This Judgment will be handed down remotely | County Court | CA-2024-000702 Re: D |
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 rcj.familyhighcourt@justice.gov.ukwho 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 rcj.familyhighcourt@justice.gov.uk 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
If your matter requires the services of the Tipstaff, please telephone 020 7947 6200 to discuss your requirements prior to attending / entering court. Your matter will not be heard until you have spoken to the 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.
5.3 Judgments
The Judgment will be handed down by the judge in Court X at 1030 am on Y day of Z 2022. 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
List for 9 May 2024 updated on 8 May 2024 at 4:28pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case Number | Case Name | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The President | 10:30am | Court 33 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00544 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| The President | 3:30pm | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | SQ22C50212 | ||
| Mrs Justice Theis | 10:30am | Court 40 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | WD23F70129 | CVP Hybrid Hearing, Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | No Attendance | Applications in Court as in Chambers | ZC23F04022 | Handed Down Judgment | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chamber | FD24P00134 | CVP Hybrid Hearing, Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chamber | FD22P00657 | Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chamber | FD24P00728 | CVP Hybrid Hearing, Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chamber | FD24P00681 | CVP Hybrid Hearing, Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 12 noon | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chamber | FD24F00028 | Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Cobb | 10:30am | Court 34 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | 1692-1914-1854-5024 | Damelin | FR |
| Mr Justice Hayden | 12 noon | Court 45 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD20P00870 | ||
| Ms Justice Russell | 10am | MS Teams | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | COP 14048157 | RE: GB | |
| Mr Justice MacDonald | 10:30am | Court 39 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00090 | ||
| Sir Jonathan Cohen (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 2pm | No attendance | Applications in Court as in Chambers | 1702-9210-7583-3315 | Nazarova | FR, Handed Down Judgment |
| Mrs Justice Judd | 10:30am | Court 48 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00153 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Mr Justice Poole | 10:30am | Court 36 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | 1673-9712-3232-8647 | Williamson | FR |
| Mrs Justice Arbuthnot | 10:30am | Court 50 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | LU22P00404 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Ms Justice Henke | 10:30am | Court 35 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00494 | ||
| Ms Justice Henke | 2pm | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | BB43/24 | ||
| Ms Justice Henke | 2pm | Court 35 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00089 | ||
| Mr Justice Cusworth | 10:30am | Court 49 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | FA-2024-000024 | Mastoroudes v Oikonomou | |
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40410 | ||
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 11am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40409 | ||
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 12 noon | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40528 | ||
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 2pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40645 | ||
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 3pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40343 | ||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40398 | ||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 11am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD22P04293 | ||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 12 noon | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40212 | ||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 2pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40417 | ||
| Ms H Markham (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 09:30am | Court 42 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00683 | CVP Hybrid Hearing |
6. King’s Bench Judges Daily Cause List
List for 9 May 2024. Updated 8 May 2024 at 2:35pm
| Judge | Time | Hearing | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Justice Soole | 10:30am | MS Teams | KB-2022-005226 Brayford v Tretol Ltd and David Brown Insulation Ltd | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Mr Justice Lavender | 10:30am | Court 14 (CVP) | QB-2019-003813 Anyon (Lead Claimant) and 119 others v The Department for Work and Pensions | Consequential arguments | Robed |
| Mr Justice Saini | 10:00am | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Mr Justice Saini | 2pm | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Mrs Justice Steyn | 10:30am | Court 13 | KB-2024-001213 Lu v Telegraph Media Group Limited | Statement in open court | Robed |
| Mrs Justice Steyn | 2pm | Court 13 | KB-2024-000733 Vine v Barton | For trial of a preliminary issue | Robed |
| Mr Justice Linden | 2pm | Court 11 | QA-2022-000117 Camacho v OCS Group UK Limited | Appeal hearing | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Sweeting | 10:30am | Court 16 | KA-2023-000063 Sleeper v The Commissioner of the Metropolis Police part heard | Appeal hearing | Unrobed |
| His Honour Judge Blair KC (Sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10:30am | Court 12 | QB-2021-001300 Byrne v Motorsport Vision Racing Limited & Others part heard | For trial | Robed |
| His Honour Judge Dight (Sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 2pm | Court 17 | QB-2014-006587 Copthall Limited v Scorched Earth Service Limited and another | For judgment | Unrobed |
| Mrs Justice Lieven, Upper Tribunal Judge Rupert Jones and Francesca Del Mese | 10:30am | Court 72 | Beth v The Security Service | In the Investigatory Powers Tribunal |
7. King’s Bench Masters Daily Cause List
Daily hearings before the King’s Bench Masters.
7.1 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 (linked below) or by calling the court on 020 3936 8957, choosing option 4 and then the option for the relevant Master.
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.
7.2 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.
7.3 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.
7.4 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.
List for 9 May 2024. Updated 8 May 2024 2:15pm
| Judge | Time | Room | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Eastman | 10:30am | E116 | QB-2022-002447 Khamba and others v Harrow London Borough Council and others | Application hearing | |
| Master Eastman | 12 noon | MS Teams | QB-2021-004348 Marmolejo v Chief Constable of Sussex Police | Costs budgeting | |
| Master Eastman | 2pm | E116 | KB-2023-001988 NEA v The Scout Association | Application hearing | |
| Master Davison | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Davison | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Thornett | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Thornett | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Gidden | 10:30am | KB-2023-003170 Stamp v CHL Mortages, KB-2023-003506 Whitworth v Lloyds Bank UK Plc, and KB-2023-004578 Le Clere v Halifax PLC | Judgment hand down, no attendnace required by the parties. | ||
| Master Gidden | 11am | MS Teams | KB-2023-002482 SH and another v London Borough of Southwark Council | CMC | |
| Master Gidden | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Sullivan | 11:30am | MS Teams | QB-2022-000632 BRD and another v Worcestershire County Council | Approval hearing | |
| Master Sullivan | 12:15pm | MS Teams | K02W1429 Shanmugarajah v Saminathan and another | Application hearing | |
| Master Sullivan | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Dagnall | 10:30am | E110 | KB-2023-001454 Gabor v Dhat and another | Costs CMC | |
| Master Dagnall | 12 noon | E110 | KB-2023-001535 Robins v Foster and others | Costs budgeting | |
| Master Dagnall | 2:30pm | E110 | QB-2022-003016 Bradbury v Robson and another | Costs CMC | |
| Master Dagnall | 3:30pm | E110 | EN52/2024 Social Money v Ayling and another | Application hearing | |
| Master Stevens | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Stevens | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Armstrong | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Armstrong | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Brown | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Brown | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Yoxall (Sitting in retirement) | 10:30am | MS Teams | QB-2021-003101 Vethaviyasar v Kodagoda | Costs budgeting | |
| Master Yoxall (Sitting in retirement) | 12 noon | MS Teams | QB-2021-003625 Obey v Walton | Approval hearing | |
| Master Yoxall (Sitting in retirement) | 3pm | E109 | CL-2023-000005 Madison Pacific Trust Ltd v Groza and another | Application hearing |
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 scco@Justice.gov.uk putting the hearing date and time in the subject box.
List for 9th May 2024. Updated 8th May 2024 11:30am
| Court | Judge | Time | Case Name | Case Number | Type of hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Costs Judge Rowley | 11am | Environment Agency v Bowden & R v Frizell | SC-2024-CRI-000033 & SC-2024-CRI-000050 | Via MS Teams |
| 100 | Costs Judge Rowley | 2pm | R v Thomas | SC-2024-CRI-000037 | Via MS Teams |
| 93 | Costs Judge Whalan | 10:30am | MD v Sutcliffe | SC-2024-BTP-000187 | In person |