Question reference: S6W-06603
- Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 15 February 2022
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Current status: Answered by Keith Brown on 28 February 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it will support and progress the recommendation of the Virtual Trials National Project Board that specialist online courts be set up to tackle domestic abuse cases.
Answer
The Scottish Government welcomed and supported the recommendation of the Virtual Trials National Project Board, which has the potential to deliver significant benefits for victims by reducing the traumatising impact of the court environment. The Report acknowledges that existing legislation with guidance issued by the Lord Justice General could support the further use of virtual trials. We will consider the need for legislation in a future consultation exercise.