A total of 9,256 detainees have benefited from remote trials after their consent, in order to spare them all health risks in this exceptional situation marked by the spread of the coronavirus, the Council said in a press release.
This remote trial project, launched in collaboration with partners in the judicial system, confirms the values of openness and communication concerning the various measures taken by the CSPJ to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the Kingdom, noted the Council, underlining its continued commitment to the remote trial project, in order to ensure that the courts continue fulfilling their constitutional duties and to enshrine the right to a fair trial within a reasonable deadline.
The CSPJ has also highlighted the sense of responsibility and commitment of all the components of the judicial system, calling on all actors to strictly respect the recommended prevention and precautionary measures, in order to avoid the risks associated with the spread of the Coronavirus.