Judge says no to live streaming

The Judge has said no;

From: Jacqueline Francis
Sent: Monday, 23 August 2010 3:48 p.m.
To: Gregory J. Thwaite
Subject: RE: Cameron Slater – Media Application

Dear Mr Thwaite

This is the e-mail I have sent out re media applications, Judge has said there is to be no live streaming of the proceedings.

I cannot see that there would be any objection to radio or TV being present.

The normal standard conditions (Schedule 2 for TV; Schedule 4 for Radio) contained in the Media Guide for Reporting the Courts to apply.

There is to be no live streaming of the proceedings – media are reminded of Schedule 2 clause 12 and schedule 4 clause 5)

Regards

Jacqui Francis
Deputy Registrar
Case Officer Defended Hearings
Auckland District Court

I wonder what would happen if vast legions of The Whale Army sat in court and they live tweeted proceedings?