Remote Hearings
Commons · Question 71319 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 8 Sep 2025
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...