MOJ Independent Adjudicator Survey- For participating prison lawyers MOJ Survey Due to COVID-19, we have had to start conducting Independent Adjudications (IAs) virtually, using video link. We are gathering experiences and views from different groups involved in order to review this change in practice, and inform future decisions about IAs. We would be very grateful if you would help us do this, by completing this questionnaire.If you have any questions, please contact operational_policy1@justice.gov.uk. How long have you been involved in the adjudications process?*0-6 Months7-12 Monthsover one yearover 5 yearsover 10 years How many virtual hearings have you participated in since the start of the pandemic:* How sufficient was the guidance provided by the prisons in enabling you to participate in a virtual Independent Adjudication? (This was the invitation sent by the prison including instructions of how to join the Cloud Video Platform).*1 (not at all sufficient)2345 (very sufficient) Please explain your rating below: How sufficient was the paperwork provided by the prison prior to the hearing?*1 (not at all sufficient)2345 (very sufficient) Please explain your rating below : How well was your client able to engage in the virtual IA hearing?*1 (not at all well)2345 (very well) Please explain your rating below : In your opinion, does doing the hearings virtually have any impact/influence on the outcome/decision made, in comparison to physical hearings? *1 (negative impact)23 (no impact)45 (positive impact) Please explain your rating below :(1) Do you think there are any barriers ensuring fair process in virtual IA hearings?*YesNo Please explain below : Do you think there are any advantages to virtual IA hearings?*YesNo Please explain below :(1) How well do you think you were able to represent your client in the virtual IA hearings?*1 (not at all well)2345 (very well) Please explain your rating below How sufficient is the technology to support virtual Independent Adjudications?*1 (very insufficient)2345 (very sufficient) Please explain your rating below(1) Please include any additional information on virtual IA’s, or ideas for future practice:SubmitReset
