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Commission continues to accept new cases during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Published on: 12 May 2020

Published by LNB News

LNB News 12/05/2020

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Issue Date: 12 May 2020

Published Date: 12 May 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Article summary

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has provided an update on how it is responding to the current crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In line with government guidance, the office has been closed, but work on existing and new cases continues remotely, using secure remote access to online networks. Further updates will be provided on the website.

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