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More court and tribunal buildings open across England and Wales
From the MoJ and HMCTS:
159 HMCTS locations have remained open throughout the pandemic and a further 9 have opened in the last few weeks. This, together with the significant increase in use of remote audio and video technology, has enabled the justice system to continue functioning in these exceptional circumstances.
Now, 16 more sites have been assessed as suitable to hold socially-distanced hearings. These are spread across the country and across all jurisdictions. Each building has been individually assessed and will strictly follow public health guidance to ensure the protection and safety of all court users.
More: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-face-to-face-hearings-as-courts-reopen