6908Use of electronic devices in courtrooms

6908 Use of electronic devices in courtrooms (1) A person must not use an electronic device in a court room unless— (a) the person is— (i) a party to a proceeding before the court; or (ii) a legal representative of a party to a proceeding before the (iii) a media representative; or (b) the person is permitted by the presiding judicial officer to use the device. (2) Unless permitted by the presiding judicial officer, a person mentioned in subrule (1) must not use an electronic device in a court room if use of the device— (a) interferes with the court recording system or other technology; or (b) in the opinion of the presiding judicial officer, interferes with courtroom behaviour, is inconsistent with the court’s functions, or otherwise impedes the administration of justice; or (c) generates sound or requires speaking into the device; or (d) records a photograph or video image; or (e) records or digitally transcribes the proceedings other than in accordance with this rule.

Miscellaneous—ch 6 Part 6.11 Rule 6908 (3) If a sheriff’s officer or another officer of the court reasonably believes that a person is using an electronic device in contravention of this rule, the officer may direct the person to— (a) leave the courtroom; or (b) give the electronic device to the officer until the person leaves the courtroom; or (c) allow the officer and the presiding judicial officer access to the electronic device to view any images or listen to any recordings; or (d) modify or delete the images or recordings on the electronic device as directed by the presiding judicial officer. (4) A person who contravenes this rule may be dealt with for contempt

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