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Under strict conditions: Federal Council wants to make video statements possible in courts

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In the future, the judiciary should be able to conduct certain hearings via videoconference. (symbol image)

To facilitate the work of the courts during the Corona crisis, the Federal Council has authorized videoconferencing. This must now also be possible in the future – under strict conditions. The cabinet has submitted a corresponding draft regulation for consultation by 22 May at the latest.

According to the draft, courts should in future be able to conduct oral proceedings via video or telephone conferences under certain conditions. As the Federal Council announced on Wednesday, in such cases both the technical requirements and the data protection and data security requirements must be guaranteed.

The data transmission must be encrypted. This may only take place via servers located in countries with an appropriate level of data protection. Furthermore, only authorized persons are allowed to follow the procedure. However, public access must be guaranteed. Only the judge can make or initiate a recording.

Planned from 2025

In order to ensure that the use of electronic resources runs smoothly and without disruption, those involved must have the necessary infrastructure, according to the report. This requires a suitable internet connection and a place where those involved can stay undisturbed.

The scheme is only intended to regulate the basic principles. This gives the courts sufficient space to continuously update and adapt their solutions. According to the communiqué, the revised Code of Civil Procedure will enter into force on January 1, 2025. (she/SDA)

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