OPENING the doors on NSW criminal cases to TV cameras and broadcasting will provide greater understanding of the court process, a victims of crime advocate believes.
Traditionally an environment reserved for notepads and pens, the NSW government has announced plans to allow TV cameras and broadcasting in some criminal matters.
NSW Attorney-General Greg Smith said the plan would create a presumption in favour of allowing broadcasting in final proceedings such as verdicts and sentences.
Howard Brown, of the Victims of Crime Assistance League, believes it is a brilliant idea.
"Even though the courts are open to the public and the media, people generally take a very limited interest in it," he told AAP.
"When you see what is really involved in handing down a sentence in any matter and how complex it is, I think people would have a better understanding of it."
It could also yield greater compliance from judges as they are aware every decision is subject to public scrutiny, Mr Brown added.
However the victims advocate does not want to see anything like the live-streaming of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial.
Mr Smith referred to the South African trial, which was adjourned when a television station broadcast the image of a witness entitled to privacy.
"The judge warned the station in question to ensure they complied with the broadcast conditions," Mr Smith said.
"We'll consult with the media and other stakeholders before passing the legislation to ensure that the appropriate balance is struck."
Under the proposal, the filming of jurors, protected witnesses or victims would still be forbidden.
The plan would be initially rolled out in the Supreme Court but could apply to other courts and civil cases.
The attorney-general's department is considering introducing web streaming for certain court proceedings.
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