by Molly Giles, Barrister. In the current climate the court and all parties are having to grapple with the thorny issue of the appropriateness for a family law hearing to proceed remotely; particularly concerning contested issues. Experience would suggest that the court is increasingly confident at dealing with contested issues on submissions, not least because much … Continue reading When is it unfair to conduct a hearing remotely? A look at Re P (A Child: Remote Hearing) [2020] EWFC 32