Access to Legal Representation in Police Stations During COVID-19 Restrictions

Gavin Oxburgh; Alena Nash; Nicci MacLeod; Dave  Walsh; Laura Farrugia; Bruno  Min

Access to Legal Representation in Police Stations During COVID-19 Restrictions

Gavin Oxburgh, Alena Nash^*, Nicci MacLeod, Dave Walsh, Laura Farrugia, Bruno Min

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This policy briefing concerns research investigating the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the legal representation and advice for suspects of crime. It is part of a wider project on The interviewing and legal representation of crime victims and suspects using digital communication methods. We surveyed 127legal professionals across England and Wales to establish their personal views. Our results found there has been a continuation of legal assistance during restrictions, but often using remote technology to communicate with clients. Respondents in this study believed they adapted well to the restrictions, with the exception of some difficulties relating to the use of technology and dealing with vulnerable groups.

Original language	English
Number of pages	2
Specialist publication	Supporting the Interviewing and legal representation of crime victims and suspects using digital communication methods: Is it remotely possible?
Publisher	Remote Interviewing
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2021

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Remote
Digital
COVID 19
Suspects
Communication

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Oxburgh, G., Nash, A., MacLeod, N., Walsh, D., Farrugia, L., & Min, B. (2021). Access to Legal Representation in Police Stations During COVID-19 Restrictions. Supporting the Interviewing and legal representation of crime victims and suspects using digital communication methods: Is it remotely possible?. https://www.remoteinterviewing.co.uk/updates/policy-briefing-reports

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Access to Legal Representation in Police Stations During COVID-19 Restrictions

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