Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Accepted
Paragraph: 40
Public must be aware of their rights to attend court proceedings and access information
Conclusion
We welcome the publication of the Reporters’ Charter, which for the first time sets out the rights and obligations of journalists reporting on court proceedings. We note, however, that the rights of access that flow from the principle of open justice are not exclusively for reporters’—it is vital that members of the public are also aware of their right to attend proceedings and access information.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government highlights the launch of the Court and Tribunal Hearings service (CATHs) in July 2022, which digitises and standardises hearing lists to make information more accessible for both the public and media. It also plans a wider call for evidence in 2023 exploring open justice and access to information.
Paragraph Reference:
40
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 16 January 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗