GOV.UK guidance
King's Bench hearing and trial dates
Published 2019-03-18Last updated 2026-08-07
All types of cases other than media and communications
| Estimated duration of case | Next available date for hearing |
|---|---|
| Up to 3 days | 8 June 2027 to 30 July 2027 |
| Up to 5 days | 4 October 2027 to 21 December 2027 |
| 5 to 10 days | 15 November 2027 to 25 February 2028 |
| 10 days to 4 weeks | 11 January 2028 to 12 April 2028 |
| 4 to 8 weeks | 11 January 2028 to 12 April 2028 |
| Over 8 weeks | 11 January 2028 to 12 April 2028 |
Media and communications cases
| Estimated duration of case | Next available date for hearing |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 days | 11 January 2027 to 24 March 2027 |
| 5 to 10 days | 22 February 2027 to 28 May 2027 |
| 10 to 20 days | 4 May 2027 to 30 July 2027 |
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