Fast-track entry for lawyers, court to test over the next 12 weeks
The government confirmed that security will be bypassed by solicitors attending court from next month. A piolet scheme lasing 12 weeks will be piloted in five courts and will allow accredited legal professionals to have direct entrance to courts.
If successful, the scheme will be extended nationally, and random searches will still be carried out. Courts hearing terrorist or high security cases will still require lawyers to undergo security checks.
The five courts are; Brighton Magistrates' Court Maidstone Combined Court; Southwark Crown Court, Tameside Magistrates' Court and Wood Green Crown Court in London
The 'professional entry scheme' is intended to ease queues at court buildings and allow swifter access for legal professionals who come to court regularly.
According to the pilot announcement, barristers will identify themselves with a Bar Council app while Law Society members will show an approved photo ID.
Security measures have been a talking point in the legal profession for several months, with court users often taking to social media to share experiences of lengthy delays.
Law Society president Christina Blacklaws said: 'Easier access will benefit our members and we welcome this sensible initiative. We have spoken to HMCTS officials about the delays practitioners can face in clearing security and we hope the pilot will pave the way for a permanent system of easier access.'
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