Video recording of testimonies has begun in District Courts on 1 October 2026
Video recording of testimonies has begun in District Courts on 1 October 2026. The District Court will record on video the testimony of witnesses and others that are being heard. If a judgment is appealed, the Court of Appeal will generally review the testimony from the recording. The witness will not need to appear in court to repeat their testimony.
What will video recording of testimonies change?
The new procedure applies to main hearings in District Courts that begin after 30 September 2026. The District Court will record on video the testimony of witnesses, experts, and parties heard for evidentiary purposes. This provision is set out in Chapter 22, Section 6 of the Code of Judicial Procedure.
