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The trial of Venâncio Mondlane, scheduled for 17 November, could be broadcast live during three specific moments of the proceedings: the presentation of the prosecution’s case by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the defendant’s response to the charges, and the reading of the final judgment.
The possibility still depends on a separate ruling by the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court had previously rejected the defence’s request for the entire trial to be broadcast and, as a general rule, prohibited the recording of audio and images inside the courtroom.
The decision, however, allows journalists to attend the proceedings for written news coverage and permits public access to the courtroom within limits established by the court.
According to available information, the ruling itself states that the conditions governing media coverage must be defined later through a separate decision.
A model is reportedly being prepared that could allow specific parts of the hearing to be broadcast.
If formally approved, cameras could be allowed during the presentation of the prosecution’s case, Venâncio Mondlane’s response to the charges, and the reading of the court’s final decision.
The presentation of evidence, questioning of witnesses, procedural incidents and other parts of the hearing would remain outside the broadcast.
In explaining its decision to reject full live coverage, the Supreme Court cited concerns related to the protection of witnesses, the possible influence on subsequent testimony, public pressure on judges and excessive exposure of those involved in the proceedings.
The Supreme Court argues that the public nature of a trial does not necessarily mean that the entire hearing must be broadcast on television, radio or digital platforms.
According to the court, authorisation to record audio and images is an exception that must be assessed according to the circumstances of each case.
The trial will remain open to the public, with citizens allowed inside the courtroom subject to capacity and security conditions established by the Supreme Court.
However, the broadcast of the three proposed moments has not yet been officially authorised. The final arrangements are expected to be set out in a new ruling defining the rules for audiovisual coverage before the trial begins.
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