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From: members@mail.lccsa.org.uk <members@mail.lccsa.org.uk> On Behalf Of Claire Anderson
Sent: 23 March 2020 08:26
To: Bruce Reid <brucerzzz@googlemail.com>
Cc: Peter Fernando <vpfco@btinternet.com>; Sara Boxer <sarsboxer@gmail.com>; LCCSA <members@mail.lccsa.org.uk>
Subject: Re: Suggested Emergency Protocol during COVID-19 Outbreak from the LCCSA

 

I may have missed a discussion re press coverage on your stand Bruce - is moni notified? And Phillipa? 

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On 23 Mar 2020, at 07:41, Bruce Reid (via members list) <members@mail.lccsa.org.uk> wrote:



Thanks for the input all of you. Go to sleep!

Looks like I am spending the morning in the advocates room in my gas mask reading the guardian.I can feel an Lccsa Bruce  Reid Advocate back page column coming on.

"

"Ok , Susan Acland-Hood - you and me, outside,  now!  "

 

Will post how I get on. Thanks for the support. 

 

On Sun, 22 Mar 2020, 23:19 Peter Fernando, <vpfco@btinternet.com> wrote:

Not seen a CV -19 form . From what the experts say the virus has to travel from one human to another ,either directly-spittle ,sneeze or indirectly by touching a surface . So, a through a plastic screen partition ,it should be safe. Legal aid e-form needs to be wiped with bleach ,so quick pic and into a bin for disposal. Given the risks, it is either going to be the very serious matters or walk out. Once a few of us get it ,there will be voluntary solicitors available as they will only be spreaders if they do not follow procedures 



On 22 Mar 2020, at 22:21, Bruce Reid (via members list) <members@mail.lccsa.org.uk> wrote:

 

 

I am custody Duty tommow at Croydon with 2 own clients. Anyone know what a CV risk assessment form looks like? I bet there is no such thing, Given that, I dont think its safe for me to even see them.

 

Input anyone? I am quite happy to walk out - not before telling the Court why.....

 

Bruce Reid

 

 

 

On Sun, 22 Mar 2020 at 22:12, Sara Boxer <sarsboxer@gmail.com> wrote:

Suggested Emergency Protocol during COVID-19 Outbreak

During the current epidemic, the criminal justice community must do what we can to keep the justice system going, but in a way which does not ignore the pleas from NHS workers, who are risking their lives to keep us safe.

In order to stem the spread of the virus, our courts and police stations must urgently adopt the following measures:

1.     Delay non-urgent cases
Adjourn non-urgent criminal cases for 2 months. Criteria for ‘non urgent’ to be agreed with professional bodies, Senior Judiciary, HMCTS and MOJ.

 

2.    Adopt remote hearings

Urgent hearings to be temporarily conducted by video or telephone where possible so long as fair trial rights are maintained. These technologies to be urgently improved and expanded to allow non-urgent hearings to be phased back after 2 months.

 

3.    Prioritise arrest cases
Arrests to be reserved for essential cases only, with an increased use of street bail. Voluntary interviews and postal requisitions to be delayed where possible.

 

4. Avoid physical attendance
If the detention of suspects is necessary, solicitors and appropriate adults to be permitted to attend via video-link, using facilities already in place for translators.

 

5.    Make facilities safe
Where physical attendance at court or police stations is required, Covid-19 risk assessment of defendants to be carried out and all relevant parties provided with a copy, regular deep cleans of all facilitates, and hand sanitiser made widely available.

 

 

 

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