Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 'Frequently asked questions about hearing arrangements during the coronavirus pandemic - July 2020' (published August 2020)

(Redirected from HMCTS, 'Frequently asked questions about hearing arrangements during the coronavirus pandemic' (July-August 2020))

FAQs about HESC hearings There are FAQs about technology, hearings and mental health tribunals. (1) The technology questions are: (a) What is Kinly CVP? (b) How do I prepare for a Kinly CVP video hearing? (c) Can I test my connection beforehand? (d) I can’t connect to Kinly CVP from my laptop/computer. What do I do? (e) What browser is best for Kinly CVP on my laptop or PC? (f) Can I use a smartphone? (2) The hearings questions are: (a) What if I want a friend to support me at the hearing? (b) What if my hearing requires interpreters or British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters? (3) The mental health questions are: (a) I would prefer to have a face to face hearing; can this be arranged? (b) I want to see the tribunal doctor before the hearing - can this be arranged? (c) I am a community patient and I cannot afford to join the hearing; (d) I need a full day’s hearing; (e) I have had my case referred to the Tribunal but I don’t want to contest it. What should I do? [Unrepresented patients referred to the tribunal "should contact the HMCTS ... and let them know that you are not contesting"!]; (f) Are the hearings private? (g) How will I be given the decision?

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The text of this document says "July 2020". The Judiciary website lists it as dated 3/8/20, and the file itself was created on that date and last modified on 24/8/20.

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Type: Coronavirus resource🔍 · Tribunal guidance🔍

Title: Frequently asked questions about hearing arrangements during the coronavirus pandemic

Author: Postgate, Deborah🔍

Organisation: HM Courts and Tribunals Service🔍

Date: 24/8/20🔍

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