Courts

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Cameras in the Courtroom

“Given that access to information concerning the functioning of all levels of government is critical for democratic participation;

Given that the “open court” principle means that all members of the public should have the opportunity to attend, observe, and comment on court proceedings;

Given that the ability to actually observe what happens during court proceedings is currently limited to the few who can physically attend inside the courtroom; and.

Given that in this modern age much information is now obtained through electronic and digital means and that the average person has become dependent upon these conduits of communication;

Therefore, be it resolved that it is now time for television cameras to be permitted to record and broadcast court proceedings in all cases, except that the trial judge shall have a discretion to ensure that the identity of certain persons such as victims of sexual assault, incest, child abuse, and like crimes, shall not be broadcast or otherwise disclosed.”

CAMERAS IN THE COURTROOM

WEIGHTY!

Not So Weighty

No Cameras

The Medium is the Message

Cameras