Still Missing UK - Bernadette Walker, 17, left parent's car, Peterborough, 21 July 2020 *Arrests* #4

[Joey100]

The only recent trial with reporting as poor as this, that I can recall is Joy Morgans trial ...


Joys case was also a no body murder trial - ending a guilty verdict AND her remains were found shortly after sentencing.

This is the case that first came to my mind when it was announced that it was going to be a no body murder investigation. Such a tragic case as well.
I only heard about that case because she was a student in the town I'm originally from.

 

[Mammaalli]

Well that's that then. A good part of a year following this. Good job it's free or I would want a refund lol. Looks like I need a new hobby

 

[SuperStarSleuth]

How ridiculous no reporters around to report.. poor girl needs coverage

 

[Tortoise]

eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk

they say contact them on that email address if you have any suggestions for news coverage. it's the local BBC that covered a few days of the trial before.

let them know we prefer live tweets or updates too.

 

[CSIAngus]

eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk

they say contact them on that email address if you have any suggestions for news coverage. it's the local BBC that covered a few days of the trial before.

let them know we prefer live tweets or updates too.

I've just emailed them.

 

[Ayashley]

This is off topic a little bit, but how do reporters/journalists get the info on trials they do? If they are hearing it lived streamed though a link why are we not able to as well? Court rooms are opened to the public right?? Also, tomorrow I've got jury duty for the first time lol.

 

[Tortoise]

This is off topic a little bit, but how do reporters/journalists get the info on trials they do? If they are hearing it lived streamed though a link why are we not able to as well? Court rooms are opened to the public right?? Also, tomorrow I've got jury duty for the first time lol.

If they are watching it on a video link they are actually in the court building but in a separate room, so it's not set up to broadcast on the internet.

Good luck with jury duty! Hope you get an interesting case.

 

[mrazda71]

What @Tortoise said - plus - we don't broadcast any trials (which is probably for the best! We'd never get anything done otherwise ) and if the court were to broadcast it publicly - there'd be a lot of hassle having to cut bits out that are subject to reporting restrictions.

I'm always amazed at how much info it almost immediately available in American cases from mugshots to charges to evidence photos etc

 

[Kitkat28]

Well that's that then. A good part of a year following this. Good job it's free or I would want a refund lol. Looks like I need a new hobby

This is the disappearance and murder of a young woman we’re talking about here, not entertainment!

 

[Tortoise]

Cambridge Crown Court 1 T20207197
Sarah Walker
Scott Walker
Details: Trial (Part Heard) - Witness Number 15 Continues - 10:03

https://www.thelawpages.com/court-hearings-lists/Cambridge-Crown-Court.php

Said witness no.14 yesterday.

 

[Tortoise]

yes they've corrected it

Cambridge Crown Court 1 T20207197
Sarah Walker
Scott Walker
Details: Trial (Part Heard) - Witness Number 15 Continues - 10:03
Trial (Part Heard) - Witness Number 14 Continues - 10:03

 

[CSIAngus]

Just wondering is there are any WSs following this thread who have applied for transcripts of Court hearings. If so, what were the costs and timescales? I've been to the Gov website but it looks like you have to apply before you find out. Might be me just being slow today.

 

[mspuurfect]

Just wondering is there are any WSs following this thread who have applied for transcripts of Court hearings. If so, what were the costs and timescales? I've been to the Gov website but it looks like you have to apply before you find out. Might be me just being slow today.

Found this company who can do real time or same day, goodness knows how much they charge though!

Crown Court Transcripts | Auscript

 

[CSIAngus]

Found this company who can do real time or same day, goodness knows how much they charge though!

Crown Court Transcripts | Auscript

I've already emailed them mspuurfect. Cost is calculated per 72 words. I've asked if I can purchase a specific part of the trial, i.e. just the defendants evidence and cross-examination from yesterday onwards.

 

[Kitkat28]

Surely if the trial has reporting restrictions, they won’t be handing out un-redacted transcripts to all and sundry?

 

[PharaohMark]

I've already emailed them mspuurfect. Cost is calculated per 72 words. I've asked if I can purchase a specific part of the trial, i.e. just the defendants evidence and cross-examination from yesterday onwards.

I just did a quick quote for a random one, typed in 100 minutes just to get a benchmark. The quote was for £200ish (obviously I know that it would be substantially longer than 100 minutes) but would allow us to calculate a rough cost! In my opinion the cost would be prohibitive for most people unless you were making a crime documentary or podcast and had the funds behind you!

 

[jackal67]

What @Tortoise said - plus - we don't broadcast any trials (which is probably for the best! We'd never get anything done otherwise ) and if the court were to broadcast it publicly - there'd be a lot of hassle having to cut bits out that are subject to reporting restrictions.

I'm always amazed at how much info it almost immediately available in American cases from mugshots to charges to evidence photos etc

Shame we don,t have a local member on here who was able to attend the trial and report back to us. Do we think there is a news blackout or reason just because of the PT reporters being on holiday?

 

[Beckxsy]

Keep checking in for updates and nothing. Why oh why did they take a holiday.

 

[CSIAngus]

Keep checking in for updates and nothing. Why oh why did they take a holiday.

There's a county lines case finished today at CCC that the Telegraph have been reporting so I'm hoping they now have a spare reporter to put in Court 1, unless they go on holiday too.

 

[Ched]

Sorry wrong thread