Royal Courts of Justice daily cause list 7 May 2024
Updated 3 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 7 May 2024 updated 3 May 2024 at 5:20pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before JAMES STRACHAN KC sitting as a Judge of the Admin Court Office | At 04:00 PM | AC-2023-LON-002843 The King (on the application of L Anonymised Party) v SERVICE COMPLAINTS OMBUDSMAN FOR THE ARMED FORCES | HAND DOWN JUDGMENT | 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 4pm 07/05/2024. 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 7 May 2024 updated 3 May 2024 at 5:20pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before MRS JUSTICE LANG DBE | At 10:30 AM | AC-2022-LON-003687 TAYTIME LIMITED AS THE APPOINTED AGENT FOR AND ON v PADDEN and others | HAND DOWN JUDGMENT | 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 07/05/2024. 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 JAMES STRACHAN KC sitting as a Judge of the Admin Court Office | At 02:00 PM | AC-2023-LON-002285 WESSON v CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | HAND DOWN JUDGMENT | 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 2pm 07/05/2024. 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; |
1.5 Birmingham Administrative Court cause list
List for 7 May 2024 updated 3 May 2024 at 3:30pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before His Honour Judge Worster | 10:30 AM | Courtroom 204 | AC-2023-BHM-000256 The King on the Application of Lifford Gardens and The Sands Residents Association v Wychavon District Council | Renewal | |
| Before His Honour Judge Worster | 10:30am | Courtroom 204 | AC-2023-BHM-000267 Cora Homes Limited v Secretary of State for Levelling Up Housing & Communities & another | Renewal |
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 7 May 2024 updated 3 May 2024 at 3:30pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hon Mr Justice Linden | 10:30 | Royal Courts of Justice | AC-2023-CDF-000129 The King on the application of Cambrian Offshore South West Ltd v Norfolk County Council & Others | Judgment Hand Down | Remote |
| HHJ Jarman KC | 10:30 | Cardiff Civil Justice Centre | JR-2023-CDF-000008 The King on the application of Kamet Batra -v- SSHD | Renewal | In person |
Bristol
List for 30 April 2024 Updated 29 April 2024 2:45pm
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 7 May 2024 updated 3 May 2024 at 3:30pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before His Honour Judge Sephton KC | 10.30am | Court 37 Level 8 Manchester Civil Justice Centre | AC-2022-MAN-000310 The King (on the application of SINNOTT) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | Oral Hearing | Estimated Hearing Length: 1 hour Attended |
| Before His Honour Judge Sephton KC | 12.30pm | Court 37 Level 8 Manchester Civil Justice Centre | JR-2023-MAN-000095 The King (on the application of Elham Gad and others) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | Renewal Hearing | Estimated Hearing Length: 1 hour Attended |
| Before His Honour Judge Sephton KC | 02.00pm | Court 37 Level 8 Manchester Civil Justice Centre | JR-2023-MAN-000111 The King (on the application of MUHAMMED ASLAM NALUPURA PATTIL) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | Renewal Hearing | Estimated Hearing Length: 1 hour Microsoft Teams |
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 7 May 2024 updated 6 May 2024 at 3:30pm
| 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 | Remote | AC-2024-LDS-000075 Social Work England v McCombie | Substantive Hearing | MS Teams |
| Before HER HONOUR JUDGE BELCHER SITTING AS A JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT | 10.30am | Remote | AC-2024-LDS-000077 Social Work England v Hornby | Substantive Hearing | MS Teams |
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 7 May 2024 updated on 3 May 2024 at 2pm
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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 7 May updated 3 May at 1:46pm
| Court | Judges | Time | Hearing | Division/Decision | Case Details | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Judgment will be handed down remotely | Lady Justice King, Lady Justice Nicola Davies and Mr Justice Cobb | 10:30am | Judgment | Liverpool Civil and Family Court | CA-2024-000675 Re: T | |
| Court 74 | Lord Justice Green and Lord Justice Snowden | Not before 10:30am | Applications | CA-2023-002464-A Apple Inc. and others v Gutmann | These Applications will be Live Streamed | |
| CA-2023-002464 Apple Inc. and others v Gutmann |
4.4 Notice for future judgments
| Date | Time | Court | Division/Decision | Case Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 8 May 2024 | 10:30am | These Judgments will be handed down remotely | King’s Bench Division | CA-2023-000669 Scottish Power Retail Holdings Limited v Drax Smart Generation Holdco Limited |
| CA-2023-000655 Drax Smart Generation Holdco Limited v Scottish Power Retail Holdings Limit |
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 7 May 2024 updated on 3 May 2024 at 4:50pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case Number | Case Name | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The President | 9am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | SQ22C50212 | ||
| The President | 10:30am | Court 33 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00677 | ||
| Mrs Justice Theis (sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection) | 10:30am | Court 40 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | COP 12342551 | Re: S | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | FD23P00503 | Slim | For directions on the application by Samar Zebib for the committal of Ali Slim to prison |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | MS Teams | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chamber | FD22P00491 | Please see Tipstaff Notices | |
| Mr Justice Moor | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chamber | Please see Tipstaff Notices | ||
| Mr Justice Cobb | 10am | Court 36 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00118 | ||
| Mr Justice Cobb | 10:30am | Court 36 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00082 & FD23P00433 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Ms Justice Russell | 10am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | LV23C50199 | Handed Down Judgment | |
| Ms Justice Russell | 10am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | PR23C50136 | Handed Down Judgment | |
| Mr Justice MacDonald | 10:30am | Court 39 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00086 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Mrs Justice Lieven | 9:30am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | WV21C00104 | ||
| Mrs Justice Judd | 10:30am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | BS22C50071 | ||
| Mr Justice Poole | 10:30am | Court 34 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | COP 14106850 | Re MD | CVP Hybrid Hearing |
| Mr Justice Cusworth | 10:30am | Court 50 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00547 | ||
| Mr Justice Cusworth | 10:30am | Court 50 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00147 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Mr Justice Cusworth | 10:30am | Court 50 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23F05021 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | |
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40634 | ||
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10:45am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40666 | ||
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 11:30am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40087 | ||
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 12:15pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40262 | ||
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 2pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23P04606 | ||
| Her Honour Judge Clare Jakens (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 2:45pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23P04077 | ||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23P04611 | ||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:45am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40332 | ||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 11:30am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40094 | ||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 2pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40465 |
6. King’s Bench Judges Daily Cause List
List for 7 May 2024. Updated 6 May 2024 at 2:35pm
| Judge | Time | Hearing | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Justice Nicklin | 10:30am | Court 76 (CVP) | QB-2021-003094 MBR Acres Limited and others v Free The MBR Beagles (formerly Stop Animal Cruelty Huntingdon) | For hearing | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Butcher | 10:30am | MS Teams | QB-2022-001568 Parkes v Royal Berkshire NHS FT | To be mentioned | Unrobed |
| 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 |
| Mr Justice Mould | 10:30am | Court 12 (CVP) | KB-2024-001123 Al-Yasin v Mobility Operations Limited | Application notice | Unrobed |
| His Honour Judge Dight (Sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10:30am | Court 11 | QB-2014-006587 Copthall Limited v Scorched Earth Service Limited and another | Application notice | Unrobed |
| His Honour Judge Simon (Sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 12pm | Court 16 (CVP) | QB-2019-003449 CDE v South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust | To be mentioned | Unrobed |
| Clare Padley (Sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | Not before 11am | MS Teams | QB-2016-000530 Miss GAB v Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | To be mentioned | Unrobed |
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 7 May 2024. Updated 3 May 2024 1:50pm
| Judge | Time | Room | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Gidden | 10:30am | MS Teams | KB-2024-000011 Porteramm Ltd v Braintree District Council and another | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Gidden | 12 noon | MS Teams | FJ02/24 Koshar v Bulent Aslan | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Eastman | 2pm | MS Teams | KB-2023-003533 Rawlinson v Dewhurst-Martin | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Eastman | 2:30pm | MS Teams | KB-2024-000895 Milne v University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Eastman | 3:15pm | MS Teams | KB-2023-000051 Islam v The Secretary of State for Health | Urgent and short application | |
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 12 noon | Court 67 | QB-2022-002223 GHI v Spacey Fowler | Application hearing | Unrobed |
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Eastman | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Eastman | 2pm | Applications | |||
| Master Davison | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Davison | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Thornett | 10:30am | Telephone | KB-2023-003455 Johnston v Secretary of State for Business | Mesothelioma CMC | |
| Master Thornett | 11:30am | MS Teams | KB-2023-000211Kings Court Trust Limited v Maersk Line UK Ltd & Shaw Savill and Albion Company Limited & others | Application hearing | |
| Master Thornett | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Gidden | 10:30am | Applications | |||
| Master Gidden | 3:30pm | MS Teams | KB-2023-003470 Les Ambassadeurs Club Limited and another v Sawaya | Application hearing | |
| Master Sullivan | 10:30am | MS Teams | QB 2022 002532 DJL v Mehmood and another | Further CMC | |
| Master Sullivan | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Dagnall | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Dagnall | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| 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 | Official court business | |||
| Master Yoxall (Sitting in retirement) | 2pm | MS Teams | KB-2023-002246 Tiensia and another v Sektas | CMC |
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 7th May 2024. Updated 3rd May 2024 10:30am
There are no sittings.