Is the whole trial recorded?

The court has its own video or audio recording of the whole process. In order to maintain the security and order of the court, ensure the normal conduct of trial activities, ensure that participants in litigation exercise their litigation rights according to law, facilitate public attendance, promote judicial justice and demonstrate judicial authority.

Legal analysis

The court is a special place where people's courts try all kinds of cases on behalf of the state according to law. The court is divided into trial activity area and audit area, which are separated by railings. The court hearing juvenile cases shall set up areas and seats according to the characteristics of minors' physical and mental development. When the news media attend or report the trial activities, they can set up special media reporters' seats in the audit area. The criminal court can be equipped with a synchronous video testimony room for witnesses, experts and victims who should be protected according to law or really need to be protected to testify in court. The court should set up barrier-free facilities for the disabled; According to the needs, it is equipped with a collegiate bench room, a lounge for litigation participants such as prosecutors and lawyers, and a detention room for defendants. Persons entering the court shall show their valid identity documents and accept the safety inspection of themselves and their belongings. Prosecutors and lawyers who perform their duties can enter the court through special channels with valid work certificates and notices of appearance. Where safety inspection is necessary, the people's court shall treat prosecutors and lawyers equally. Except for the evidence that needs to be presented in court with the permission of the people's court, the following items shall not be brought into court: (1) weapons such as guns, ammunition and controlled knives; (2) Inflammable and explosive substances and suspected explosives; (three) radioactive, toxic, corrosive, strong odor substances and infectious disease pathogens; (4) Liquid, colloid and powdery articles; (5) Slogans, banners and leaflets; (6) Other articles that may endanger court security or interfere with court order. The people's courts shall disclose the number of people, the specific location and the number of people attending each court to the public through official websites, electronic display screens and bulletin boards.

legal ground

Article 10 of the Rules of the People's Court of People's Republic of China (PRC), the people's court shall make video or audio recordings of the whole trial.