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COVID-19: More courts begin jury trials

21 June 2020
Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Criminal
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Jury trials are to resume at a further five courts, bringing the total up to 16

Chelmsford, Croydon, Guildford, Hull and Mold Crown Courts have all been assessed as safe by the Jury Trial Working Group. Trials were due to begin this week under special arrangements to maintain safety for jurors and witnesses.

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