• Introduction by Mr Ledi Bianku

 

  • Overview of some issues arising in relation to using videoconference during court hearing 
  • Use of videoconference in court proceedings in different countries
  • Remote participation of witnesses and victims and assessment of testimonies
  • Evidence presentation during remote hearings, exchange of paper documents

 

  • Public nature of hearings and access of the general public and mass media

 

  • Interpretation of online hearings

 

  • Private communication with lawyer during online hearing

 

  • Can a lawyer and/or a party be muted or switched off during the videoconference by a judge?

 

  • How should the judge act in case of bad connection and inability of a party to hear or speak?

 

  • Are there any special procedural regulations and what shall be considered in this regard?

 

  • Can pre-trial detention be decided in a videoconference?