This consultation, published in November 2004, invited views on the complex issues around broadcasting court proceedings, which is currently prohibited.
The consultation closed on 28 February 2005. The summarised responses report outlines the views put forward by respondents.
Consultation Paper
Responses
Contact details
How to download and access files
At present, the law prohibits taking photographs (including film or video) in court, or broadcasting any sound recording made in court. This consultation contained no proposals, but sought views on the complicated and sensitive issues around broadcasting court proceedings.
A summary of questions is available in the on-line
questionnaire or print
questionnaire [PDF 78kb].
There is also an accessible
questionnaire [131kb] 
for screen-reader software.
A seminar was held on 10 January 2005 to debate the issues surrounding the possibility of broadcasting court proceedings and consider the impact any changes to the current prohibition would have.
A summary of the views expressed by the people and organisations who took part in the consultation on broadcasting court proceedings
Summary
of responses [PDF 444kb, 49 pages]
Further copies of this report and the consultation paper can be obtained by contacting the address below:
Lorna Venters-Olajide
HMCS Civil, Family & Customer Services
Clive House, 5th Floor
70 Petty France
London SW1H 9HD
DX 14800 Westminster 7
Email
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