Cameras in court, a good idea?

News broadcasters welcome the announcement in the Queen’s speech as an ‘important step for democracy’.

"The presence of cameras in our courtrooms will lead to greater public engagement and understanding of our legal system. We look forward to working closely with the judiciary and the government to ensure that justice will now truly be seen to be done."

But what are the concerns?

One of Britain’s top prosecutors, Brian Altman QC, said the broadcast of US trials such as OJ Simpson or Michael Jackson have had the effect of ‘sensationalising the proceedings’

Cameras are to first film only in the Court of Appeal. Later they are expected to be allowed into courts such as the Old Bailey, but limited only to the filming of a judge delivering his sentencing remarks.

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