Police raise covid19 concerns after courts closed
Chief Justice Ivor Archie.
Police in different divisions have raised concerns over Chief Justice Ivor Archie s decision to close courts owing to an increase in covid19 cases.
They say a change in locations where virtual hearings are held could put officers at further risk of being infected.
On Tuesday, Archie announced courts would remain closed until June 30. This also applies to all Judiciary Virtual Access Customer Centres, except in instances where a witness has been deemed fit for hearing during this period.
One officer said police stations did not have the necessary facilities to host virtual court hearings properly, and police could be at greater risk of being infected, as they would now be close to suspects.