Introduction

 Conflicts between the pros and the cons on whether to allow televising trials are fierce. Originally, only the Supreme Court pronouncement was allowed to be photographed or filmed. However, regulations on legal watching and filming were revised last August so a live televising of first and second trials has been made possible. Even though the defendants may disagree, if judges make a decision that certain cases need to be open for the public interest, the trial can be televised. However, the court does not readily allow live broadcasts. It is because of concerns over the presumption of innocence and violation of defendants’ human rights. But those who support to allow televised trials for the sake of the public’s rights are nothing to sneeze at. What is the standard for “public interest” that allows trials to be open? Let’s look at both the pros and the cons, and expert’s opinion on this matter.

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