NCTJ COURT REPORTING ACTUAL EXAM LATEST

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What is the purpose of a postponing order? - ----Answers__-It prevents prejudicing a future trial.

Under which act it is an offence to make photographs, film or sketches in the precincts of the court? - ----Answers__- Criminal Justice Act 1925.

Which section of which act allows a court to ban publication of a name, and give three examples of when this may be used. - - ---Answers__-Section 11 of the Contempt of Court Act.Blackmail cases, matters of national security and to protect people at risk.

Can we use phones/laptops to text, e-mail or tweet from court? - ----Answers__-Yes.

Under which section of which act is there a blanket ban on identification in Youth Courts? - ----Answers__-Section 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act.

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In what year was the Sex Offences Act passed? - ---- Answers__-1992.

What does open justice refer to? - ----Answers__-The principle that justice should be "seen to be done" in open court and in front of the press and public.

Name two important cases for open justice? - ----Answers__- Scott v. Scott 1913 and Attorney General v. Leveller Magazine.

Describe three common law exceptions to open justice. - ---- Answers__-Vulnerable witnesses in sex cases, national security, people with mental incapacity.

Under which section of which act are magistrates required to sit in open court when conducting a trial or considering, imposing a prison sentence? - ----Answers__-Section 121 of the Magistrates Court Act.

Which section of which act says the public cannot attend youth court cases - but bona fide journalists can? - ----Answers__-Section 47 of the CYPA 1933.

Describe two ways in which a journalist can challenge a court order. - ----Answers__-By passing a note to the clerk or getting their editor to make the challenge in writing.

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When is a coroners' inquest held? - ----Answers__-When there is any 'sudden, violent or unnatural death'.

Are coroners' courts held in public? - ----Answers__-Yes.

How is 'treasure' defined in a treasure inquest? - ---- Answers__-An object more than 300 years old, containing at least 10 per cent gold or silver.

Describe three common law exceptions to open justice. - ---- Answers__-When it might interfere with the process of justice (witnesses in sex cases).When publicity would defeat the object of the case (national security).When the court is in a "paternal" capacity (people with a mental incapacity).

What does it mean when a court hearing is "in chambers"? - -- --Answers__-The hearing is in the courthouse but not in a main formal courtroom.

What does it mean when a court hearing is "in camera"? - ---- Answers__-The media and public are excluded from all or part of a hearing held in a courtroom.

Reasons for excluding press and public must be... - ---- Answers__-..."rare and compelling".

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