The New Criminal Practice Direction on Listing & Criminal Remote Participation Guidance (A Special Briefing for Clerks and chambers staff.)

Hear Directly from the Architects of the New Regime

The Institute of Barristers’ Clerks is delighted to invite clerks and chambers staff to a special educational briefing on the forthcoming Practice Direction on Listing and Criminal Remote Participation Guidance, due to come into force on 1 October 2026. These reforms are expected to have a significant impact on Crown Court practice, listing arrangements and the management of criminal proceedings.

This exclusive event presents a unique opportunity to hear directly from two of the leading figures involved in the development and implementation of the new framework and to gain valuable insight into the practical implications for clerks, chambers and advocates before the changes take effect.

Featured Speakers

His Honour Judge Martin Edmunds KC

Resident Judge, Isleworth Crown Court

HHJ Edmunds has been heavily involved in the development and implementation of the new arrangements and has offered to lead this briefing for the clerking profession. He will provide an overview of the reforms, explain the objectives behind the changes, and discuss what they are expected to mean in practice for those working within the Crown Court system.

His Honour Andrew Menary KC

Implementation of the New Listing Framework

His Honour Andrew Menary KC has led the implementation of the new Listing Practice Direction from the judicial perspective. Clerks and chambers staff will have the opportunity to hear first-hand about the thinking behind the reforms and the practical expectations of the judiciary as courts prepare for implementation in October.

What Will Be Covered?

The session will explore:

The new national approach to Crown Court listing.
The key principles underpinning the reforms.
Judicial expectations ahead of implementation.
The revised guidance on criminal remote participation.
Practical implications for clerks and chambers.
Questions and discussion with the speakers.

Why Attend?

Listing sits at the heart of effective criminal practice management. These reforms are expected to influence the way cases are prioritised, managed and prepared throughout the Crown Court system. For clerks, understanding the changes before implementation will be essential.

This briefing offers clerks and chambers staff the opportunity to:

✓ Gain early insight into the forthcoming changes.

✓ Hear directly from those leading implementation.

✓ Better understand the practical implications for chambers and advocates.

✓ Ask questions and engage with the judiciary on issues affecting day-to-day practice.

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