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Means testing starts in January 2010 in the following Crown Courts: Blackfriars, Preston, Swansea, Norwich and Bradford.

To ensure you understand the scheme and the impact of the new processes, training sessions will take place in these areas from 17 November to 15 December:

• 17 November – Chorley
• 23 November – Preston
• 25 November – Blackburn or Burnley
• 26 November – Barrow
• 30 November – Norwich
• 1 December – King’s Lynn or Swaffham 
• 2 December – Highbury Corner (two sessions)
• 8 December – Swansea
• 8 December – Aberystwyth
• 10 December – Skipton or Keighley
• 15 December – Huddersfield or Halifax
• 15 December – Bradford

Traning venues

Venues for the training will be confirmed nearer the time.

There will be changes to the current application process. So training is essential for solicitors who represent clients in the police station and at all courts.

Sessions are scheduled for four hours and four CPD points will be available. Book your place now by calling or emailing James Bell on 0161 244 5195.

For more information

LSC website: means testing in the Crown Court

MoJ website: Consultations

James Bell on 0161 244 5195