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United Kingdom · Question · Written question

UIN 184435

Courts: Disability

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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20 April 2021

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26 April 2021 · Answer

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26 April 2021

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities who do not have access to the internet at home in court hearings during the covid-19 outbreak.

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  1. 20 April 2021

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities who do not have access to the internet at home in court hearings during the covid-19 outbreak.

    Source: Commons

  2. 26 April 2021

    Answer

    In response to the current pandemic, video hearings provide an additional channel for conducting a hearing. However, they may not be suitable for everyone. The decision to hold a hearing by video is for the judge, panel or magistrate, taking into account ...

    Source: Written answer

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