The Crown Court (Recording) Order 2016
This Order makes provision for the recording of sentencing remarks in Crown Court cases. Where the conditions specified in articles 5 to 7 are satisfied, section 41 of the Criminal Justice Act 1925 (c. 86) and section 9 of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 (c. 49) do not have effect. Section 41 makes it an offence to film in court. Section 9 provides that it is a contempt of court to record sound in court except with the permission of the court.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
26 May 2016
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Comes into force
TBC
Enabling power
In accordance with section 58(4) of that Act, a draft of this Order was laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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