Release the Transcripts

We are raising funds to obtain official court transcripts through legal channels to improve public understanding of institutional failures in child protection cases. These documents are crucial for researchers, journalists, and the public to fully understand systemic issues that were identified in official reports.

Court transcript requests in the UK are prohibitively expensive, typically costing £2-£4 per page, often totaling thousands of pounds, it’s often the case that even victims cannot access them. Even in cases of clear public interest, these costs create a significant barrier to transparency.

Our initial goal is £15, 000 to:

1. Secure a complete transcript from the Oxfordshire case and other high profile cases dependant on the money raised

2. Document and streamline the transcript request process

3. Create a framework for future transcript requests

This case is particularly significant as the official report acknowledged systemic failures, including what was termed a "professional tolerance to knowing young teenagers were having sex with adults." Understanding the full context through court records is essential for preventing similar institutional failures.

Financial transparency:

- All funds will be used solely for official transcript requests and more minor costs like webhosting

- If requests are unsuccessful, all donations will be refunded

- Any remaining funds will be applied to future transcript requests

- Funds will be transferred to a separate organisation 'Open Justice' and will not be handled or received by me personally

- Regular updates will be posted here and on Twitter @OPENJ_UK

This initial aims to ensure crucial public records remain accessible and can inform better child protection policies and practices.