During a case management conference, the respondent requested an adjournment of the application for judicial review until an in-person hearing could be held, objecting to a video conference format.
The court dismissed the request, noting that party consent is not required for video hearings under the COVID-19 Practice Direction.
The court found the matter suitable for a video hearing as it relied on a written record with no oral testimony, and emphasized the need to maintain court operations during the pandemic.
