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TV COURTING

27 September 2007
Issue: 7290 / Categories: Legal News , Media , Procedure & practice
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In brief

Broadcasters are pressing the government to make a decision over whether or not it will allow TV cameras into British courtrooms. The broadcasters, including BBC, ITV, ITN, Channel 4, Five and Sky, have teamed up and written to the secretary of state for justice, Jack Straw, demanding a decision. The government finished consulting on the issue in March 2005 and Lord Falconer was due to make an announcement on whether to allow any changes before the end of June 2005. But, despite mounting pressure from the Broadcasters’ Court TV Group, no decision has been made.

Issue: 7290 / Categories: Legal News , Media , Procedure & practice
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