HMCTS adopts new approach to criminal court recovering following coronavirus (COVID–19)

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HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced its new approach to criminal court recovering in England and Wales during the coronavirus (COVID–19) pandemic. HMCTS states that the nightingale courtrooms has been a ‘successful weapon’ in its effort to tackle the implications of the pandemic, alongside measures such as the utilisation of remote technology. Additionally, Hendon magistrates’ court in London has provided additional spacing by repurposing existing courtrooms and public galleries in an effort to facilitate jury trials for the first time.