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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3581

Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill gives courts the legal power to hold hearings where participants appear by video or phone rather than in person. It's designed to make the court system more flexible and accessible, though it leaves judges to decide which cases are suitable for remote hearings and which need to be held in a physical courtroom.

Presented by Andy Carter.
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
MPs' vote507 MPs
60% Ayes · 30440% Noes · 203
The democratic gap

7% , a narrow gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading11 Dec 2023
  • 2nd reading1 Mar 2024
  • Committee stage15 May 2024
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill | Open Govt