On 8 February 2021 the Chief Magistrate issued new Practice Directions regarding Counselling Awards and the provision of Assessment Reports by non-treating practitioners. Please see links below for updated publications

Practice Direction 1 of 2021 - Awards for Counselling Expenses

Practice Direction 2 of 2021 - Assessment Reports

Also issued were two new Guidelines below regarding Counselling and Funeral Expenses.

Guideline 2 of 2021 - Counselling Expenses

Guideline 3 of 2021 - Funeral Expenses