English lawyers to trial court ID card

06/08/2018

The Law Society Gazette in England reports that barristers and solicitors will be given electronic ID cards as part of a pilot scheme to allow them to bypass security measures in place at courts around the country.

Bar Association President Arthur Moses SC hailed the pilot scheme and called on NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman SC to follow suit.

"NSW should provide ID cards to lawyers so they can enter court buildings quickly, serve their clients and not keep judges waiting", Mr Moses said.