Issues affecting courts and the justice system
Our horizon scan identified several issues affecting courts and the justice system. This article focuses on three areas: court capacity, the constitutional role of courts, and miscarriages of justice.
Documents to download
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Body-Worn Video in UK Policing (268 KB , PDF)
Body-worn video (BWV) is the use of cameras to record police-public encounters. It aims to provide enhanced evidence capture and to improve the accountability and transparency of police conduct. Cameras are attached to officers’ clothing or equipment and switched on during patrols or at the scene of an incident to record specific incidents or activity. This brief explains how police BWV is used and examines the evidence to support its use. It also discusses potential benefits, and highlights possible issues and challenges for the successful application of police BWV in the UK.
The Met have made a video which describes how the cameras work and how they are used.
The Met Police – Body-Worn Video film
Documents to download
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Body-Worn Video in UK Policing (268 KB , PDF)
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