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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Neil Pooran

Virtual trials have been ‘resounding failure’ – senior lawyer

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Virtual trials introduced during the pandemic have been a “resounding failure”, a senior lawyer has told MSPs.

Stuart Murray, vice-president of the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association, said virtual hearings hindered access to justice and detracted from the “solemnity” of proceedings.

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