Scottish Courts Introduce Live Streaming for Appeals
Scottish courts livestream criminal appeal trial starting August 29 in Edinburgh Initiative follows successful livestreaming of civil hearings at Court of Session since 2023 First livestreamed appeal features a woman with withheld identity facing child-related charges Courtroom has eight cameras focusing on judges and lawyers, excluding defendants and witnesses Lord Pentland stresses transparency and tech advancements for court accessibility Service will improve public access with victim protections and expand to all appeals.