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The livestreaming service is part of the Scottish Court and Tribunals Service’s commitment to open justice. It is designed to allow members of the public, academics, parties and the media substantially improved access to Inner House hearings.
Unless otherwise authorised by the court, only substantive civil appeal hearings before the First and Second Divisions (that is those chaired by the Lord President or the Lord Justice Clerk) will be livestreamed.
While not determinative nor exhaustive: cases normally held within a "closed court" will not be livestreamed, such as those involving children; procedural business, unless otherwise authorised, will not be livestreamed, such as procedural hearings before a single judge; cases with a global reporting restriction will not be livestreamed nor will cases where there is considered to be a substantial risk that sensitive personal information may be disclosed causing significant harm.
Where the court adjourns for a break or to consider matters the livestream will be paused and viewers will be notified.
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.