Verkkoa scan of the social science research makes clear that the quality of communication in the criminal courtroom can be compromised when conducted over video. Verkkoa second development is mushrooming political interventions in the criminal justice system, often justified with a felt urge to ‘bridge the gap’ between what is delivered. Verkkoconducting a thematic analysis of the interview data, i argue that the disruption to the courtroom dynamics caused by online hearings highlights tacit functions of the. Verkkoa professional services platform that aids court reporters and attorneys to deliver live text and video streams of legal events from anywhere through the deployment of. Bridging the gap between access and justice. Ucl journal of law and jurisprudence, 2021, vol 10,. Verkkothis article analyses the introduction of online court proceedings through the prism of access to justice. It distinguishes between the two major recent developments in. Bridging the gap between access and justice. This article analyses the introduction of online court.