From what I have heard from court staff, sheriffs and other lawyers, our courts are inadequately prepared to address the COVID-19 outbreak. In British Columbia, there are currently no enhanced sanitation procedures in place.
This is a grave concern.
While most people who contract COVID-19 will experience only very mild symptoms and are at a low risk, our courts are typically filled with people who are a high risk for infection and at a high risk if infected. Think about the people in court who struggle with drug addiction and have contracted immune disorders like HIV/AIDS or hepatitis from drug addiction? What about people with chronic health issues as a result of years of living homeless?
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