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Time for Cameras in Irish Courts?

Summary

The article discusses Ireland's strict ban on courtroom broadcasting, contrasting it with televised trials in South Africa and the UK. It notes that while no law prohibits cameras, the practice is a de facto policy, and requests for recording or live broadcast are routinely rejected. Recent developments in the UK, where live broadcasts from the Court of Criminal Appeal began in 2013, and Scotland's long‑standing use of cameras since 1992, are cited as potential models. The article mentions a proposed advisory committee and pilot project in Ireland, possibly starting in the Supreme Court or the new Court of Criminal Appeal. It highlights the benefits of open justice and the protection of witnesses, noting that filming would likely be limited to judges and lawyers. The piece concludes that any change would require a broader policy shift following a review.

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What: Report matter: Time for Cameras in Irish Courts?. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2016-02-01 Publication

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