Photography and filming by media

Policy on photographing and filming by media outside court 

Principles:

1. Parties and others involved in court proceedings are entitled to enter and
   leave court buildings without being, or feeling they are being, harassed or
   intimidated.
2. Media are entitled to film and photograph people in public places in the
   course of reporting on court proceedings.

Application:

The Supreme Court:

1. Expects that media representatives, court staff and legal practitioners will
   adopt these principles, act in accordance with them, and where appropriate
   explain them to those potentially affected.
2. Will place material on its website explaining the principles and their practical
   application.
3. Encourages legal practitioners, court staff and media representatives to
   cooperate in arrangements such as predictable filming and photographing
   opportunities and camera pooling.
4. Will, when requested, assist in such arrangements through the
   Communications Office.
5. Will, where possible, make alternative electronic material related to court
   proceedings available so as to reduce media reliance on filming and
   photographing in the street.