HM Court and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) have advised that there will be an update to the technology supporting the Cloud Video Platform (CVP) and the Video Hearings Service (VHS). The update requires organisations to check, and possibly change, their firewall settings. The changes impact any practice area that could involve attendance at a court hearing. HMCTS have advised that these network changes need to be made by 6 September 2024. Existing IP addresses do not need to be removed from existing settings (also known as the whitelist). Before joining a hearing on the VHS, it is important that organisations check that the firewall settings on their network will not block access. For the changes that need to be made to enable access to the CVP, see the letter of 8 July 2024 from HMCTS.
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Policy statement PS25/23: Tackling non‑financial misconduct in financial services, following amendment of the Code of Conduct (COCON) and the Fit and Proper test for Employees and Senior Personnel (FIT) sourcebooks. The policy statement contains final guidance on serious non-financial misconduct (NFM) in the financial services sector, and aims… >>
The President of Employment Tribunals (England & Wales), Judge Barry Clarke, has announced the launch of 18 explainer videos on YouTube aimed at improving access to justice by clarifying tribunal procedures and complex employment law for unrepresented parties. The initiative also seeks to help litigants present focused claims and responses, reducing case management time. This… >>
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