The argument to televise more trials in Australian courts
A prominent media lawyer says there is an argument for televising more trials in Australian courts.
Partner at Thomson Geer, Justin Quill, says he doubts it will happen in Australia which was “disappointing”.
The six-week long defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was broadcast around the world.
Mr Quill says while he doesn’t believe every case should be televised, he believes there are benefits to allowing cameras in courts in some cases.
He says it can help members of the public understand the way the justice system works.
“We are far, far too conservative in this country, we should allow cameras in,” he said.
“And all of a sudden the average punter out there would understand learn so much about the judicial system … at the moment their idea of what happens in Australian courts comes from what they see on CSI and other American shows.”
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