THE RADIANT JUSTICE CHAMBERS, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY RECORDING COURT PROCEEDINGS A courtroom is a place of solemnity and sober reflections so filming a trial in a courtroom is prohibited and illegal because it detracts from the decorum of the courtroom. The atmosphere of a courtroom is quite different from that of other public places, including being less tolerant of distractions and intrusions. While recording devices are allowed in most public places, their use in courtrooms is prohibited on the basis that it would be an intrusion upon the proceedings and also because parties to the matter might not want to be recorded in court as they may worry that the recording will somehow affect their ability to testify truthfully and effectively. Just as you wouldn’t expect to be able to record a conversation with someone without his permission, you shouldn’t expect to be able to record another's testimony during his deposition at trial. Placing cameras in the courtroom has...
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