Feedback is sought on options to change the law for attending court remotely.
The Ministry of Justice is undertaking a first principles review of the Courts (Remote Participation) Act 2010 and now wants to hear from the public on options for change set out in a discussion document.
The Act provides a framework for determining when court users can attend remotely by audio-visual or audio links instead of in-person.
Feedback is sought on options for change related to three areas: what a remote participation Act should apply to; how decisions about participating remotely should be made; and when remote participation should be used.
The key objective is to achieve a modern, fit-for-purpose regime that increases remote participation, supports access to justice and promotes efficiency in courts in a way that is consistent with the interests of justice.
The Government decided to review the Act in December 2023 as part of its 100-Day-Plan commitment to enable more virtual participation in court proceedings. The review is part of a wider work programme to improve the efficiency, timeliness and performance of the courts system.
Public feedback is sought by 6 December.
You can find the discussion document and provide feedback online through the Ministry’s Citizen Space consultation hub:
Review of Courts (Remote Participation) Act 2010 consultation(external link)
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