Petition · Ministry of Justice
Require magistrates courts to record court hearings so there is a record
Closed
52 signatures
What the petition asks
The magistrates court is currently is a court of no record. We want magistrates courts to start recording hearings so there is a record of what was said within the proceedings of the hearing.
We think this could prevent magistrates misconducting themselves and assist with complaints. Where a complaint is made to the advisory committee about the behaviour of a magistrate, we think this could assist in an prompt, transparent and fair investigation.
We think this could restore the public faith in the courts and prevent undue miscarriages of justice.
We think this could restore the public faith in the courts and prevent undue miscarriages of justice.
Timeline
| 7 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
7 Mar 2025
Closed
7 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.