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UK justice minister backs TV broadcasts of courts

Britain intends to allow TV cameras into courts in England and Wales so the public can judge the judicial system’s performance.

Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke said Tuesday he will propose legislation that initially allows broadcasts of judges’ rulings in the Court of Appeal, and then moves on to broadcasting sentences in the country’s lower courts. He did not set an effective date.

“We will work to ensure this does not hinder the administration of justice and that it protects victims, witnesses, offenders and jurors,” Clark promised, vowing to make sure the practice won’t allow offenders a chance to preen before the camera.

Source: Business Week

Britain intends to allow TV cameras into courts in England and Wales so the public can judge the judicial system’s performance.

Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke said Tuesday he will propose legislation that initially allows broadcasts of judges’ rulings in the Court of Appeal, and then moves on to broadcasting sentences in the country’s lower courts. He did not set an effective date.

“We will work to ensure this does not hinder the administration of justice and that it protects victims, witnesses, offenders and jurors,” Clark promised, vowing to make sure the practice won’t allow offenders a chance to preen before the camera.

Source: Business Week