Written question asked by Ellie Reeves (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Mike Freer (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 January 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Remote Hearings
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the ability for vulnerable (a) prisoners and (b) witnesses to take part in remote hearings effectively.
- Answer
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At the start of the pandemic HMCTS considered its public sector equality duty and completed an Equality Impact Assessment for remote participation in hearings. This material has been updated throughout design and implementation. Reasonable adjustment guidance and training has been developed for staff to assist users in effectively participating in remote hearings. Remote participation is subject to judicial discretion.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 119183
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Prisoners Witnesses Remote hearings
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- 2023-01-12 16:46:57 +0000
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