Why Accurate Court Reporting Is Vital to Democracy

Why Accurate Court Reporting Is Vital to Democracy

Here's why accurate court reporting is vital to democracy and how it supports a fair and functioning society.

Court reporting needs regulation - Justice Bartels-Kodwo

Supreme Court judge nominee, Justice Janapare Adzua Bartels-Kodwo, has called for stronger regulation and collaboration between the judiciary and media institutions to ensure more accurate court reporting. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Justice Bartels-Kodwo expressed concern about what she described as misreporting and sensationalism in the coverage of court proceedings. […] The post Court report…

Why accurate court reporting is vital to democracy

DCReport posted an article on June 17 about the importance of having a live court reporter capture the official record.