Courts seek views on success of remote hearings

The Civil Justice Council has launched a rapid consultation to assess the effectiveness of changes to the operation of the civil justice system that have been implemented in response to Covid-19, such as expanding the use of remote hearings. Beale & Co’s James Vernon says the consultation will assist in understanding the impact of the adjusted working practices, and highlights some of the key challenges being experienced in the courts.

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