TV cameras will be allowed to film in some UK courts under new proposals.
The government is proposing legislation so judges' sentencing remarks can be filmed in courts in England and Wales during high-profile criminal cases.
Only the judge would be on camera - with no filming allowed of witnesses, defendants, victims or legal teams.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says it's aimed at making the justice system more transparent.
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The government is proposing legislation so judges' sentencing remarks can be filmed in courts in England and Wales during high-profile criminal cases.
Only the judge would be on camera - with no filming allowed of witnesses, defendants, victims or legal teams.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says it's aimed at making the justice system more transparent.
IN: "It just...
OUT: ...would welcome."
DUR: 15 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0116cameras-buckland1.mp3