General response to COVID-19
Describe the general response of the country to COVID-19 pandemic: lockdowns, quarantine measures, travel ban etc.
Court Operations During COVID-19
Did the country alter court operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic? If so, how? E.g. courts limited proceedings to only the most essential and urgent matters, such as arraignments and restraining order hearings; courts limited access to the public; jury trials were suspended or limited in some locations;
Remote Criminal Court Proceedings During COVID-19
Whether courts in the country of use remote criminal court proceedings? If so, what platform is used? Please describe main issues with using remote access.
Impact of COVID-19 on pre-trial detention and incarceration
Please describe the impact of COVID-19 on pre-trial detention and incarceration in the country? Do courts use bail and other forms of non-custodial measures instead more frequently than detention during COVID-19 pandemic? How were rights of detained people to meet and consult with their lawyers affected? Did COVID-19 affect prisoners and their rights? Can you provide any information on a number of deaths in prisons?
Domestic Violence
Whether there are reports regarding impact of COVID-19 on the level of domestic violence? If so, what is the impact?
Comparison with Canada
Please compare Canadian response to regulation of COVID pandemic with the response of the country of your report. Which, in your opinion provide a better model of regulating criminal justice system during the pandemic?
