MoJ launches ‘Reporters’ Charter’ defining court reporting rights

The Ministry of Justice has published a “reporters’ charter”, a document listing in one place the “rights” journalists should be afforded during court reporting.The charter’s introduction comes amid recent warnings about the availability of “open justice” in the UK.The charter launched on Wednesday at the Society of Editors’ “Future of News” conference.Speaking at the event, ITN head of legal and compliance John Battle – who wrote to The Times in November 2021 proposing the charter – said it would be a “working tool” for journalists to use in court.

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