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Supreme Court conducts first ever hearing via remote video technology

Chief Justice Frank Clarke said the nine members of the Supreme Court are concerned about holding physical hearings of the court in the context of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Supreme Court conducts first ever hearing via remote video technology

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020 - 13:13

Ann O’Loughlin

The Supreme Court today made history by having its first ever remote hearing.

Chief Justice Frank Clarke said the nine members of the Supreme Court are concerned about holding physical hearings of the court in the context of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

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