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What is judicial coaching?
Judicial coaching refers to providing unauthorised assistance or information to a witness or party during court proceedings. This can unfairly influence testimony or arguments, undermining the fairness of a trial. The concern about Meta smart glasses being used for coaching highlights how new technology can create new challenges for maintaining judicial impartiality.
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