Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 10254
Magistrates' Courts: Media
Tabled: 21 October 2024
Answered: 28 October 2024
Question
Max Wilkinson
Liberal Democrat — Cheltenham
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of reduced media coverage of magistrates' courts on (a) democracy and (b) transparency of the justice system.
Answer
Heidi AlexanderWe are aware of the reduced number of journalists to cover magistrates' proceedings. The Ministry of Justice is committed to open justice and ensuring that the media can report on proceedings effectively. Allowing the public to scrutinise and understand c...
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