How do you get access to the transcript of a trial in a UK court?

I find it a little odd that in a democratic society such things are not easily and widely available. If this is so, why is it the case? What happens in other countries?How do you get access to the transcript of a trial in a UK court?
Each and every trial is recorded.


Transcripts are not routinely made because the volume of trials, time available and costs make transcriptions of every trial prohibitive.


If you need, or want, the transcription of any particular trial you can get it by applying to the court, who will refer you to their transcription service who will provide the transcription.


You will need to pay the transcription costs.


Be aware that transcription costs are not cheap.


If, in spite of the cost, you are willing to pay for a transcription, you can get one.How do you get access to the transcript of a trial in a UK court?
As the (correct) answers above have indicated, it IS easily and widely available. But it's not free.


I'm not aware of a different system (if the trial is recorded at all) in use in other countries.


Transcribing a trial is a costly exercise and it's only rarely needed (usually for Appeal). The cost reflects the effort involved.
Go to the court, state which trial it was, pay the clerical and admin fees.





How could the criminal justice system make it easier and more widely available without costing them an unrealistic amount of time and money?