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<p>We recognise the need to test fully video hearings in a range of locations and
jurisdictions, and are working with the judiciary to identify suitable opportunities.
Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is currently running a small-scale
pilot in the Tax Chamber and has commissioned an independent evaluation of this pilot.
The learning from this evaluation will inform our plans for further testing.</p><p>
</p><p>Developing video hearings is one of the technology solutions which will support
the HMCTS change portfolio, which includes the Reform programme. The costs of piloting
fully video hearings cannot be determined until plans for further testing are in place,
but will be met from the overall change portfolio budget of £1.2bn.</p><p> </p>
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