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Garden Court North Chambers’ Head Mark George QC responds to Practice Note from HHJ Clayson at Bolton Crown Court

19 August 2015

Last Friday, HHJ Clayson issued a Practice Note setting out arrangements for the effective management of cases at Bolton Crown Court during the current Bar / Solicitors action. Garden Court North Chambers’ Head, Mark George QC, has responded. Copies of both are below.

Practice Note issued by HHJ Clayson (Bolton Crown Court) on 14th of August 2015: HHJ Clayson Bolton CC Practice Note 14.8.15.

Mark’s response of 17th August 2015: MGQC response to HHJ Clayson Practice Note 17.8.15.

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