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VIDEO · 12 JUNE 2020

Legal Lockdown - Episode 8: Virtual courts

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Episode 8 looks at how Australia's courts have navigated the recent lockdowns through the use of online hearings.

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Adriana Giometti
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Virtual Courts - a hindrance to justice, or the way of the future?

In Episode 8 of Legal Lockdown, Adriana Giometti joins General Insurance Special Counsel Sarah Wheeler for a look at how Australia's courts have navigated the recent lockdowns through the use of online hearings.

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Topics discussed:

  • How to prepare for an online hearing
  • Things to keep in mind during questioning
  • Pros and Cons of online hearings
  • What can we expect to see post-lockdown?

Consistent with Sarah's comments regarding the future, the Supreme Court of NSW on Wednesday 20 May announced its first steps to reopening the Court to parties and the public.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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