open justice
Courts allow observers
Open justice is the principle that legal proceedings should be conducted publicly and transparently, accessible to the press and citizenry.
Courts operate in the open so justice is not only done but seen to be done.
The principle supports public confidence in the legal system and guards against abuse: The judge cited open justice in allowing cameras in the courtroom.
- publicityMedia-driven awareness
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- transparencyState of being see-through
- court transcriptsWritten courtroom proceedings
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
courtroom · rights · remedy · public hearing · closed doors · press freedom · accountability · public gallery · court sketch · public trial · accessibility · live-streaming · courtroom proceedings · freedom of information · public record · rule of law · public interest · due process
open justicestar chamber
Secretive, oppressive tribunal
secret trials · kangaroo court · behind closed doors · military tribunals
open justicein camera
Legal term for privately
closed hearings · sealed records · gag orders · publication bans
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