The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have announced
that in-person tribunal hearings are set to resume from
Monday 6 July 2020. This follows the postponement of cases
in March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic.
Each tribunal location has been risk assessed and
appropriate control measures identified. Steps will be put
in place to maintain social distancing and ensure that
facilities are COVID-secure. The health and safety of
attendees, Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) staff
and the commissioners themselves remains of paramount
importance and underpins the decision to resume in-person
hearings.
Those called to a hearing will be advised of the time and
date of their hearing, with sufficient notice given to
prepare their case. OTC will provide advice on the steps
they may need to take ahead of the hearing in the provision
of evidence, and on arrival to assist in maintaining social
distancing and ensuring hygiene standards.
Anyone who wants to attend a public inquiry as an observer
will need to contact the OTC in advance. This is because
the capacity of the tribunal rooms will be restricted
during the current period. Some hearings may continue to be
held via video link or equivalent. This will be limited to
appropriate cases only.
Anyone called to PI who has concerns about attending in
person should let OTC staff know immediately on receipt of
the letter calling them to a hearing.
While the majority of OTC staff continue to work from home,
please direct any email enquiries to Enquiries@otc.gov.uk or
your relevant case worker’s email address.
