Recording of hearings (MHT)

Remote hearings have been recorded since 15 January 2024, but face-to-face hearings are not recorded and neither are pre-hearing examinations.

The following information was provided by the Deputy Chamber President to the MHLA Conference on 15 November 2024:

Recordings are made under of the "one judiciary" agenda because other jurisdictions record their hearings.
Face-to-face hearings are not recorded because of practical difficulties.
Very few applications for transcripts are made - approximately 3-4 so far.
It is estimated that a half-day transcript would cost £500, with a full day transcript costing £1,000.

Recording and transcripts. Practice Guidance: Recording of hearings in the HESC and transcription of recordings (Presidential guidance note no 3 of 2003, 14/12/23) — Guidance on recording hearings and transcripts.
Recording hearings. Sarah Johnston, 'Recording in hearings' (Letter, 15/12/23) — This letter describes how Practice Guidance: Recording of hearings in the HESC and transcription of recordings (Presidential guidance note no 3 of 2003, 14/12/23) will work in the mental health jurisdiction. Remote hearings will be recorded from 15/1/24, but face-to-face hearings will not be recorded and neither will pre-hearing examinations.

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