Virtual hearings to make court proceedings more efficient and accessible

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September 8, 2026

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A portion of the justice system is now virtual, with the aim of making court proceedings more efficient while also making them more accessible.

Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice, Michael Lashley, says the Magistrates’ Court is now embracing virtual hearings as part of a wider move to place the criminal justice system on a digital platform.

The move is also expected to reduce the number of people who have to physically appear in court for matters that can be dealt with virtually.

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