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Are remote hearings in family proceedings here to stay?

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Published on: 22 May 2020
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Table of contents

  • How effective are remote hearings, in your experience?
  • What do you anticipate will be the long-term approach to remote hearings?
  • What are the challenges of remote hearings? When may they be unsuitable?
  • What are the advantages?

Article summary

Family analysis: Charles Hale QC of 4PB considers remote hearings, both during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in the longer term, the advantages of hearings taking place remotely and factors that can increase effectiveness, as well as areas for improvement.

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