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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.
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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.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Report
Fifth Report - Open justice: court reporting in the digital age
01 Nov 2022
HC 339
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.9 yrs
Report published
01 Nov 2022