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LNB news: Lord Chief Justice publishes message on courts recovery

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18 March 2021
Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , In Court , Profession
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The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, has released a message on the return of in-person court hearings after the lockdown measures imposed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated the use of online video platforms for remote hearings

Lexis®Library update: Lord Burnett stated that there will be a continuing role for those involved in the courts’ operation, including the enforcement of and adherence to social distancing guidelines, hygiene practices and the use of face coverings. It is expected that remote hearings will still be used to manage footfall, but Lord Burnett described the return to in-person hearings as ‘desirable’.

Source: Message from the Lord Chief Justice: Courts Recovery

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