Key role for realtime service at Hatfield trial

The trial, taking place at the Old Bailey, centres on the Hatfield train crash of October 2000, in which 4 people died and 35 were injured.

Five managers from two companies responsible for maintaining and running Britain’s rail network at the time – Balfour Beatty and Railtrack – are charged with manslaughter and health and safety offences.

WordWave is providing its realtime reporting service using leading software LiveNote®, giving the legal professionals involved a live, accurate record of proceedings.

A highly skilled reporter captures everything that’s said, as it’s said, with the transcript appearing live on 35 separate computer screens around the courtroom. Participants can annotate the transcript as proceedings unfold, and receive a full, corrected transcript at the end of each day, making it easier for them to find relevant information and helping them prepare more quickly for the next day’s business.

“In a case like this one, which is expected to last up to a year, and where there is a high level of public interest, it’s vital that a verdict is reached as quickly and efficiently as possible,” says Sarah Andrews, WordWave International Group Managing Director. “We know from experience and from client feedback that our realtime service can significantly speed up complex proceedings, saving both time and money.”

Find out more about WordWave’s realtime reporting service by contacting the Sales Team on 020 7421 4067/4034 or at: sales@wordwave.co.uk