The video conferencing facility in courts and jail premises has reduced the burden of the police but a noted lawyer and human rights activist has opposed the idea.

"The use of the technology (video conferencing) is not the solution of any problem but it is just an aid, so we should not forget about the rights of the people while using it," eminent criminal lawyer Colin Gonsalves said.

He was addressing a conference on the rights of under-trial prisoners and unnecessary detention, organised by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI).