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Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill

A Bill to allow for certain civil and family court hearings to be conducted remotely.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

23 September 2024

In Plain English

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The Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill would allow certain civil and family court hearings to be held remotely, using video or other technology. It aims to make some court proceedings more flexible and accessible while outlining how remote hearings would work. The bill is currently in Committee stage in the House of Commons, having originated there.

Key Points

Enables remote hearings for certain civil and family court proceedings.
Uses video and other technology to conduct those hearings.
Originates in the House of Commons and is now being considered in Committee.
Commons has selected amendments for consideration.
Includes Explanatory Notes that explain the bill’s purpose and effects.

Progress

The bill is at the Committee stage in the House of Commons. If it passes committee scrutiny, it would proceed through further readings and stages in Parliament.

Who is affected?

People involved in civil and family court cases (litigants, defendants, witnesses and their families)Legal professionals (solicitors, barristers and other advisers)Court staff and judgesTechnology providers and court IT teams supporting remote hearingsMembers of the public who access civil or family justice services

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill

16 May 2024

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.