Pro: The public has a right to know about proceedings in courtrooms.
Pro: Exposure of proceedings in courtrooms to public scrutiny helps judges maintain high standards of conduct.
Con: If they have the public as an audience, lawyers may attempt to sway public opinion.
Con: The actions that people take in front of a camera may differ dramatically from those they would take in its absence.
Con: The presence of cameras in courtrooms would discourage some citizens from becoming jurors or voluntary witnesses.