COVID-19 Feedback from Lawyers

COVID-19 Feedback from Lawyers
The NSW Public Defenders are seeking to collect and maintain an objective record of the experiences of criminal lawyers under the temporary COVID-19 emergency procedures to inform the profession, the courts and the government about:
1. How the emergency procedures are, and are not, working during the crisis;
2. How the emergency procedures are impacting upon the rights of accused persons including the right to a fair trial;
3. How any procedures are affecting the safety of lawyers and others employed in the criminal justice system; and
4. How any procedures are affecting the safety of people in custody.
This information will be important to the ongoing management of the crisis and to addressing any proposals to extend any of the emergency measures into ongoing practice after the crisis.
Name (optional)

First NameLast Name
Email address (optional)
example@example.com
Phone number (optional)
(Note: Providing your personal information is optional but may be useful for future responses to proposed changes to criminal law procedure. Your personal information, or any identifying information as to the parties involved, will not be shared under any circumstances without further contact and permission from you).
Court*

Local CourtDistrict CourtSupreme CourtOther
Court Location*
Nature of Appearance*
E.g. mention, trial, sentence, etc
What is the subject matter of your feedback? (please tick all relevant boxes)*

Use of AVL in CourtPre-recordings and the use of other recordings of evidence in CourtClient and witness conferencesHealth and safety issuesOther
Tell us about your experience

Some examples of issues to address may include:
- What was the quality of the AVL link?
- Could people be identified and heard?
- How long did the matter take and were there any delays attributable to the connection?
- Were any documents required and, if so, how was this managed?
- Were there any issues in seeking instructions?
- Were there any issues in in communicating with your opponent?
- Were there any issues in presenting evidence?
- Were there any issues or concerns about your health and safety or the health and safety of others?
Describe your experience in the box below*
Should be Empty: