Video Link in UK Law

Leading Cases
  • Polanski v The Conde Nast Publications Ltd
    • House of Lords
    • 10 Febrero 2005

  • R (DPP) v Redbridge Youth Court
    • Queen's Bench Division (Administrative Court)
    • 22 Marzo 2001

    In the case of video interviews, Parliament has provided that the primary method of presenting evidence of a child witness where there is a video interview is by means of such an interview. Fairness to the defendant is achieved by enabling the defendant to see the witness giving evidence in interview, or by a television link, and having a full opportunity to cross examine by way of the television link.

    Again the court is required to strike a balance, on this occasion between the right of the defendant to have a hearing in accordance with the norm and the need to provide protection in accordance with the legislative purpose, in the interests not only of the child witness but also of justice, to ensure that the witness will be able to give evidence and give evidence unaffected by the stress of appearing in court itself.

  • Polanski v The Conde Nast Publications Ltd
    • Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
    • 11 Noviembre 2003

    He further stated that in his experience "there is in most cases very little, if any, actual disadvantage or prejudice to either side when [VCF evidence is given by vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases]" and that "the process of cross-examination takes place as naturally and freely as when a witness is present in the court room".

  • Kiarie v Secretary of State for the Home Department
    • Supreme Court
    • 14 Junio 2017

    I see no reason in principle why use of modern video facilities should not provide an effective means of providing oral evidence and participation from abroad, so long as the necessary facilities and resources are available. That put the burden on the applicant to make all the necessary arrangements at his own cost, as was arguably appropriate for a party seeking an indulgence to depart from the norm.

  • Re A (Children) (Remote Hearing: Care and Placement Orders)
    • Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
    • 30 Abril 2020

    It follows from all that we have said above that our judgment on this appeal should be seen as being limited to the determination of the individual case to which it relates. Each case is different and must be determined in the light of its own specific mixture of factors.

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Books & Journal Articles
  • Now — Conferences by Video Link
    • No. 86-9/10, September 1986
    • Industrial Management & Data Systems
    • 12-13
    The traditional nature of conferences could change dramatically as video‐conferencing is more widely practised. This alternative is more economic, can be recorded for a permanent reference, is inte...
  • Using Video Link to Take Forensic Evidence—Lessons from an Australian Case Study
    • No. 17-3, July 2013
    • International Journal of Evidence & Proof, The
    • 0000
    This article examines the use of audio-visual communications technology (specifically, video link) to enable courts to receive forensic evidence in criminal cases. It outlines the legislative power...
  • Taking Child Witnesses Out of the Crown Court: A Live Link Initiative
    • No. 13-2, May 2006
    • International Review of Victimology
    • 0000
    This article describes an innovative project in England whereby child witnesses gave evidence via a video link from a building away from the court complex. The research indicates that this was seen...
    ... ... Law, University of Plymouth, UK ABSTRACT This article describes an innovative project in England whereby child witnesses gave evidence via a video link from a building away from the court complex. The research indicates that this was seen as an effective method for children to give their ... ...
  • A ‘Special’ Delivery? Exploring the Impact of Screens, Live-Links and Video-Recorded Evidence on Mock Juror Deliberation in Rape Trials
    • No. 23-1, March 2014
    • Social & Legal Studies
    • 0000
    This article discusses the findings of a study in which 160 volunteer members of the public observed one of four mini rape trial reconstructions and were asked to deliberate as a group towards a ve...
    ... ... complainants b y the YouthJustice andCriminal Evidence Act 1999, namely (1) live-links; (2) video-recorded evidence-in-chieffollowed by live-link cross-examination and (3) protective screens. Followinga careful andcontextual exploration of the content of the mock juries deliberations, the ... ...
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Law Firm Commentaries
  • Copyright In The Digital Single Market – Link Tax (Video)
    • Mondaq UK
  • UK: Hogan Lovells’ annual London Patent Conference links with Silicon Valley
    • LexBlog United Kingdom
    Hogan Lovells’ IP team will hold its annual Patents Conference, on 4 November 2015. This year’s event will feature a panel discussion via live video link to our team in the U.S. at Hogan Lovells’ L...
    ... ... This years event will feature a panel discussion via live video link to our team in the U.S. at Hogan Lovells Law in the Global ... ...
  • The perils of giving video evidence
    • JD Supra United Kingdom
    If evidence is to be given remotely, via video link, from another country, be sure to check that this is permitted by the laws of that country. Please see full Publication below for more informa...
    ...If evidence is to be given remotely, via video link, from another country, be sure to check that this is permitted by the laws of that country ... One of the many ways that litigation has been ... ...
  • Remote Evidence in English Courts: Some Timely Reminders
    • JD Supra United Kingdom
    Parties seeking to rely on video-link evidence should plan ahead and, where necessary, obtain local and foreign court approval. The COVID-19 pandemic has (albeit by necessity) ushered in a move...
    ...Parties seeking to rely on video-link evidence should plan ahead and, where necessary, obtain local and ... ...
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Forms
  • Case management information sheet
    • HM Courts & Tribunals Service court and tribunal forms
    Commercial Court forms including claims and application notices.
    ... ... (e) Do you wish any witness to give oral evidence by video link? Please give his or her name, or explain why this is not being done ... ...
  • Royal Courts of Justice Family Video Conferencing Booking Request
    • HM Courts & Tribunals Service court and tribunal forms
    Family forms including the form to apply for a non-molestation order or an occupation order (Form FL401).
    ... ... Administration Fee ... £50.00 + VAT for each link. This is an administration fee and includes a test call to ensure accuracy, verification of systems and network compatibility to avoid potential ... ...
  • Apply for release on bail from immigration detention
    • HM Courts & Tribunals Service court and tribunal forms
    Immigration and Asylum Tribunal forms including the form to appeal a visa or immigration decision.
    ... ... The hearing of this bail application ... may be by a video link. If it is you ... will remain at the detention centre ... Where ... ...
  • Application to be released on SIAC bail (SIAC B1)
    • HM Courts & Tribunals Service court and tribunal forms
    Special Immigration Appeals Commission forms including notice of appeal.
    ... ... application may be conducted by ... a video link during which you will ... remain in the place of detention ... Where ... ...
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