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Lawyers advised to stay away from courts as the justice system grinds to a halt amid coronavirus ‘lockdown’

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Lawyers are being advised to stay away from the courts as the justice system comes to a standstill. Court officials said that people should not attend court unless they are contacted directly, following the Prime Minister's statement last night.

Only 'urgent' cases involving 'overnight custody and prisoner production' will be heard today at magistrates courts. A tweet from HM Courts & Tribunals Service this morning read: "Magistrates’ Courts will only hear urgent cases today (overnight custody & prisoner production). "Parties involved in all other hearings should not attend court unless contacted directly. "You’ll be notified of new hearing date. "This situation may change quickly. #coronavirus" The Criminal Bar Association, which

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