You Must Not Record Court Hearings, Whether In Court Or Remote

The BBC has been hit with a huge fine of £26,000 for recording and then airing a short recording of an ongoing court hearing. It is illegal to record a court hearing, whether by audio or video. It is possible to live stream some Supreme Court hearings but that is done...
Court Christmas Closures

Court Christmas Closures

As the end of 2020 approaches, the courts continue to get through the cases, both in terms of paperwork and hearings. The courts will still operate over the Christmas period with the exception of the following dates when the courts will be closed: Thursday 24 December...

What If The Other Side Has A Solicitor?

It is sometimes the case that the other side has a solicitor dealing when you do not. There is no obligation or expectation that parties have solicitors involved in small claims. Indeed, the small claims track is intended to allow parties to use it without having...

Small Claims Court Fees

Small claims court fees depend upon the value of the claim. Fees are payable at two key stages. The first is the issue fee the court charges to start the claim. The second is the trial fee. If a defendant wishes to pursue a counterclaim, a fee will need to be paid by...

Live Streaming Court Hearings

It won’t have Netflix and Sky quaking in its boots but it is possible to watch court hearings in the Supreme Court online. The Supreme court has been live streaming streaming court hearings for a number of years but it is only the court proceedings involving the...