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Criminal Proceedings: Audio Recordings

Asked by David DavisConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 29 July 2024UIN 880

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, for what reason Crown courts can refuse to release audio recordings of criminal hearings.

Answered by Heidi Alexander

Access to audio recordings of proceedings in the Crown Court is at the discretion of the Court, subject to procedures and principles set out in the Criminal Procedure Rules and Criminal Practice Directions.

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