Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 71319

Remote Hearings

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of digital hearings on access to justice.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

Remote hearings can, in appropriate cases, improve access to justice by reducing travel requirements, enabling more flexible scheduling and supporting vulnerable users through remote participation. The mode of hearing is a judicial decision ensuring the i...

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