hereIt's thought that trials could return to Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square by the end of the month.The country's most senior judge, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Burnett of Maldon, said: "This is a very welcome step towards reopening all our court buildings. "A remarkable volume of work has continued throughout the lockdown, much of it being conducted by judges from home."Reopening all of the court estate, using additional accommodation and continuing to use technology imaginatively will enable us to return to and surpass pre-lockdown volumes, helping manage the growing caseload."HMCTS said that a working group including court officials, judges, legal professional bodies, representatives of victims’ groups and.