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Recommendation 5
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Concerning decline in news media coverage of courts, especially Magistrates’ courts
Conclusion
The well-documented decline in the news media’s coverage of the courts, particularly the Magistrates’ courts, is concerning. In acting as the eyes and ears of the public, the media perform a vital role in keeping the public informed on the operation of the justice system.
Paragraph Reference:
32
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 January 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗