In his message to judges, Justice Burnett said rules in both civil and family courts are flexible enough to enable telephone and video hearings of almost everything, adding that the courts service is working urgently on expanding the availability of technology. "The safety of all concerned must be paramount at this uncertain time. "The effective administration of justice is fundamental but the way it is delivered has to be consistent with the health advice given in other sectors," said Suzanne Rab, barrister at Serle Court Chambers. The lord chief justice instructed judges should prepare for hearings to be conducted with one or even all participants attending remotely. Ian Burnett, the lord chief justice of England and Wales, warned in a message to family and civil court judges that "access to justice will become a mirage" if there are no hearings. Law360, London (March 19, 2020, 9:48 PM GMT) -Ĭourts across England and Wales will be using technology to enable participants to attend legal hearings remotely in an unprecedented move that will test the capacity of the judiciary's digital tools to ensure justice continues in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
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