Previous livestream hearings from the Criminal Appeal Court

Notice to viewers

References may be made to sexual offences, violence, or other sensitive matters. Some viewers may find the content distressing.

Where necessary, certain information may be restricted to protect the identity of complainers and witnesses.

Guidance on livestreaming

View of the sign for Court 2 and corridor in Parliament House

Restrictions

Hearings are livestreamed as part of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service’s commitment to open justice.

Please note that recording, storing or broadcasting the proceedings is only possible if permitted under the law on fair dealing or if authorised by the Lord President under the Judicial Office for Scotland Broadcast Protocol.

Any unauthorised capture, re-use, re-editing or redistribution of the material could attract liability for breach of copyright, in addition to the possibility of contempt of court proceedings.

Guidance on livestreaming