A well-functioning justice system with the Rule of Law at its heart is one of...

Published: 11:12 am May 11, 2020
Updated: 1:22 am March 8, 2026
Lord Chancellor says  resumption of some  jury trials can take place – UKNIP

A well-functioning justice system with the Rule of Law at its heart is one of the hallmarks of a healthy democracy like ours. Throughout the coronavirus outbreak court staff and the judiciary have worked incredibly hard to uphold the delivery of justice. This is not least to ensure the safety of those who most need our courts – among others the vulnerable women and men protected by Domestic Abuse Protection Orders and children removed from dangerous situations through Child Protection Orders.

Keeping these vital services running has necessarily meant huge changes to ways of working right across the wider courts and tribunals system, including a significant increase in the take-up of remote technology.

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