A Bill to allow for certain civil and family court hearings to be conducted remotely.
The Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill would allow some civil and family court hearings to be held remotely, such as by video or telephone. It sets rules to ensure remote hearings are fair and properly conducted, with the aim of making access to justice quicker and easier while safeguarding due process.
The Bill is at Report Stage in the House of Commons. If it clears this stage, it will move to the Lords for consideration and potential amendments before possible royal assent.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Public Bill Committee has now completed its work and has reported the Bill without amendments to the House, and is no longer able to receive written evidence.
What happens next?
The Bill started its report stage and third reading on 11 July 2025. At 2.30 pm proceedings were interrupted (Standing Order No. 11(2)).
Debate to be resumed on Friday 16 January 2026, although the House of Commons is not currently expected to be sitting on that date.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.