It does not create legal obligations or restrictions on (any) party. The purpose of this Protocol is to set a temporary framework during the Coronavirus pandemic for the efficient and expeditious handling of cases that involve a Custody Time Limit (CTL). The scale and seriousness of the situation presents significant difficulties to the criminal court process and means it cannot operate in the way it does normally. The Covid-19 outbreak presents an unprecedented challenge for the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales.

Applications to Extend Custody Time LimitĬoronavirus Crisis Protocol for the effective handling of Custody Time Limit cases in the Magistrates’ and the Crown Court, between the Senior Presiding Judge (SPJ), HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Dealing with pleas to some Counts ('Mixed Pleas').

Adding and Amending Charges when a CTL Applies.

Custody Time Limits - the legal framework.

Coronavirus Crisis Protocol for the effective handling of Custody Time Limit cases in the Magistrates’ and the Crown Court, between the Senior Presiding Judge (SPJ), HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Remouse trial