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Public understanding of court proceedings and attendance rights requires enhancement.
Conclusion
HMCTS should institute a programme of open days to encourage the public to visit their local courts, for example during Justice Week. This programme should be used to improve the awareness of both the public and HMCTS staff of the public’s right to attend court proceedings. Furthermore, there should be a programme to encourage schools to organise visits to their local courts to improve public legal education.
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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