The Scottish justice system has a longstanding commitment to open justice, ensuring that justice is not only done, but seen to be done.

The public and the media are embracing technology in an ever-increasing way which influences how open justice can be carried out. We have recently introduced livestreaming of significant civil appeals which has been well received.

In order to explore further opportunities and gather views on the further developments in open justice in Scotland, representatives of the judiciary, media, academics, communications specialists, members of the legal profession and senior staff in SCTS were invited to a judicially led event on 22 April 2024 in Parliament House, Edinburgh.

A report published today on the judiciary of Scotland website captures the key areas of discussion at the event, outlines initial actions and a way forward in response to the points raised.