courts – Page 13 – Current Awareness

Socially distanced courts for the digitally excluded – Transparency Project

Posted April 21st, 2020 in coronavirus, courts, equality, internet, live link evidence, news by sally

‘We have heard a lot about how the courts are responding to the coronavirus pandemic by conducting hearings online instead of in a physical court room. But while hearings by Skype and Zoom enable participants to maintain social distancing and avoid the risks of contagion, they may not work for everyone. Is there another way of delivering justice to the digitally excluded?’

Transparency Project, 19th April 2020

Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk

Remote Hearings: A Practical Guide to Case Management – 3PB

Posted April 21st, 2020 in case management, chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, live link evidence, news, remote hearings by sally

‘It is a brave new world. The lockdown brought about by the coronavirus crisis is forcing the hand of our infamously old-fashioned profession to adapt quickly or lose myriad court dates; leaving our clients without satisfactory and timely resolutions to their disputes.’

3PB, 19th April 2020

Source: www.3pb.co.uk

The impact of Coronavirus, part 4: developments in extradition – 6KBW College Hill

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, extradition, live link evidence, news by sally

‘Necessity is the mother of invention. Never has the English proverb been proved so true as with the rapid deployment of video link technology in the court system following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and consequent reduction of in-person hearings. This post considers the developments applicable to extradition proceedings; the current arrangements for hearings, appeals and removal; and the potential impact of the pandemic on the bars to extradition and bail applications.’

6KBW College Hill, 7th April 2020

Source: blog.6kbw.com

Business as usual? Early lessons learnt in handling litigation remotely – Hardwicke Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, codes of practice, coronavirus, courts, internet, news, remote hearings by sally

‘The phrase “business as usual” has become cliché overnight. Hardwicke’s CDR team is attending hearings, drafting and advising and just as before. But, as regards litigation, the phrase is not wholly accurate. The courts are not operating as usual, solicitors and barristers are working remotely, and it’s not yet clear how the current crisis will impact the commercial litigation market. From that perspective the situation is very unusual.’

Hardwicke Chambers, 20th April 2020

Source: hardwicke.co.uk

James Wilson discusses the Temporary Insolvency Practice Direction 2020 (“TIPD”) – Park Square Barristers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in administrators, chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, insolvency, news, practice directions by sally

‘On 6th April 2020 the TIPD came into force. It implements a number of changes and supplements to the Practice Direction – Insolvency Proceedings July 2018. The purpose is to avoid, where possible, parties attending court in person and the likely disruption in proceedings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.’

Park Square Barristers, 8th April 2020

Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk

“Justice in the time of Coronavirus”: Considering Diplock Courts and Majority Verdicts in light of COVID-19 – Thomas More Chambers

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, juries, news, trials by sally

‘The coronavirus (COVID-19) and the government “lockdown” has bought about interesting times and the Coronavirus Act 20201, in particular ss.53-57 (with Schedules 23-27).’

Thomas More Chambers, 15th April 2020

Source: www.thomasmore.co.uk

The impact of Coronavirus, part 2: attending hearings in the Crown Court remotely – 6KBW College Hill

Posted April 20th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, Crown Court, live link evidence, news, remote hearings by sally

‘On 25 March 2020, the Coronavirus Act 2020 (‘the 2020 Act’) was given Royal Assent. Most of its provisions came into force immediately (s. 87). Almost all of them will expire within two years (s. 89). As an additional safeguard, Parliament is required to conduct a review of the legislation every six months (s. 98). The 2020 Act has, at least for the time being, radically changed the appearance of proceedings in the Crown Court: there will now be hearings where neither the parties nor the judge will actually be in court at all.’

6KBW College Hill, 2nd April 2020

Source: blog.6kbw.com

Fully remote jury test a ‘success for open justice’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 20th, 2020 in coronavirus, courts, juries, live link evidence, news, remote hearings, trials by tracey

‘Campaign group Justice has run an experimental fully remote jury trial to test whether it could be a fair alternative to face-to-face hearings during the coronavirus lockdown.’

Law Society's Gazette, 20th April 2020

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

UK courts told not to ‘overreact’ during coronavirus crisis – The Guardian

Posted April 20th, 2020 in coronavirus, courts, criminal justice, emergency powers, enforcement, imprisonment, news, nuisance, sentencing by tracey

‘Courts must take care not to “overreact in unprecedented times”, a former director of public prosecutions has said, amid concerns that lengthy sentences being imposed during the coronavirus crisis could be excessive.’

The Guardian, 19th April 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Coping with Remote Hearings – Falcon Chambers

Posted April 17th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, live link evidence, news, remote hearings by sally

‘At the turn of the new year it would have been unthinkable to suggest that in just three months the majority of the courts in England and Wales would be closed, that is, at least in the physical sense. In the wake of Covid-19 the Courts have remained open for business however, most of that business is now being conducted in the virtual realm. From online mediations and applications to full-blown witness actions, this is a brave new world for most practitioners, particularly those in civil law, who are used to lugging paper-laden suitcases up and down the various Courts in the land.’

Falcon Chambers, 6th April 2020

Source: www.falcon-chambers.com

Conducting winding up petitions on Skype – Hardwicke Chambers

Posted April 17th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, live link evidence, news, winding up by sally

‘While in previous weeks the winding up petition list has been adjourned for a minimum of three months, this week’s list was successfully conducted by Skype. This article discusses how the hearings worked.’

Hardwicke Chambers, 2nd April 2020

Source: hardwicke.co.uk

Civil Procedure, Human Rights and the Coronavirus (Part 1) – Blackstone Chambers

Posted April 17th, 2020 in chambers articles, civil justice, coronavirus, courts, human rights, live link evidence, news by sally

‘In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the protective measures which the UK government has introduced, litigators across the country are asking one burning question: will hearings go ahead, and if so how?’

Blackstone Chambers, 18th March 2020

Source: coronavirus.blackstonechambers.com

COVID-19 and remote trials – 4 New Square

Posted April 17th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, live link evidence, news, trials by sally

‘The first judgment has now been reported on the effect of COVID-19 on a forthcoming trial. In Re One Blackfriars Ltd, Hyde v. Nygate [2020] EWHC 845(Ch), John Kimbell QC, sitting as a Deputy High Court judge, refused to adjourn a trial due to start in June but ruled that it should proceed remotely by video-link.’

4 New Square, 14th April 2020

Source: www.4newsquare.com

Judges cannot be expected to undertake their full list remotely: senior members of judiciary warn – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 16th, 2020 in coronavirus, courts, judges, judiciary, live link evidence, news, trials by sally

‘All judges and leadership judges need to recognise that doing as much as possible remotely “does not mean, and cannot mean, trying to do everything remotely”, there senior members of the judiciary have warned.’

Local Government Lawyer, 15th April 2020

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Remote Hearings: A Practical Guide to Case Management – 3PB

Posted April 16th, 2020 in case management, chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, live link evidence, news, remote hearings by sally

‘It is a brave new world. The lockdown brought about by the coronavirus crisis is forcing the hand of our infamously old-fashioned profession to adapt quickly or lose myriad court dates; leaving our clients without satisfactory and timely resolutions to their disputes.’

3PB, 14th April 2020

Source: www.3pb.co.uk

The impact of Coronavirus, part 1: trial by jury during a pandemic – 6KBW College Hill

Posted April 16th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, criminal justice, juries, live link evidence, news by sally

‘Covid 19: the current situation is so fast moving that anything written will almost inevitably be out of date by the time it is typed. However, following the effective “lock down” from 8.30pm on 23 March 2020 it may be that there are fewer further changes until restrictions can be eased, and it is useful to reflect on the effect so far.’

6KBW College Hill, 30th March 2020

Source: blog.6kbw.com

Virtual Hearings from a Practitioner’s Perspective – 23 Essex Street

Posted April 15th, 2020 in appeals, barristers, chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, live link evidence, news by sally

‘Arnold Ayoo shares some observations and tips following his first online hearing, a High Court Appeal before Freedman J.’

23 Essex Street, 14th April 2020

Source: www.23es.com

Making Remote Hearings Work – St John’s Chambers

Posted April 15th, 2020 in case management, chambers articles, coronavirus, courts, live link evidence, news, remote hearings by sally

‘A broad experience is building up among advocates with the use of remote hearings. Although many courts are still using telephone links (and for many litigants who do not have access to more sophisticated technology, this will remain the default medium) the use of video links is becoming more of a normal experience.’

St John's Chambers, 8th April 2020

Source: www.stjohnschambers.co.uk

Suspects to avoid criminal charges in UK during Covid-19 crisis – The Guardian

Posted April 15th, 2020 in coronavirus, courts, criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Suspected offenders are set to avoid criminal charges under unprecedented new guidance to ease the burden on the justice system during the coronavirus outbreak.’

The Guardian, 14th April 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Judges warn over parties’ conduct in remote hearings – Litigation Futures

Posted April 15th, 2020 in case management, codes of practice, coronavirus, courts, live link evidence, news, remote hearings, standards by sally

‘Courts and tribunals have made “remarkable” progress in dealing with remote hearings during the coronavirus crisis, but there are concerns about the behaviour of parties, the senior judiciary has said.’

Litigation Futures, 15th April 2020

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

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