Courts and Tribunals Observers’ Network

We are pleased to publish our report following the Courts and Tribunals Observers’ Network meeting held at Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, on 4 June 2025. Our report discusses the developments since the last workshop, and also ongoing challenges faced by court observers. In the morning session, court observers (members of the public, NGOs, academics, and journalists) shared their experiences, views, and needs. In the afternoon session, court observers came together with policy and law makers to consider possible responses. In the evening, Mr Justice Nicklin, the Chair of the Transparency and Open Justice Board, delivered a public lecture followed by a Q&A. Mr Justice Nicklin’s lecture can be read at this link. Below, you can find the report and below that, a transcript of the Q&A session.

The report can be viewed below:

The transcript of the Q&A session can be found below: