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Recommendation 34

34 Deferred Paragraph: 118

Broadcasting Crown Court sentencing remarks positively enhances open justice and public understanding.

Conclusion
We welcome the broadcasting of Crown Court sentencing remarks. It is a positive step for both open justice and the public understanding of sentencing.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states it will carefully monitor the impact of the broadcasting changes introduced in summer 2022, and may use a call for evidence to gather views on expanding the current broadcasting regime before deciding on further interventions.
Paragraph Reference: 118
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 ↗