Case study on trial by media, media pressure, and judicial impartiality

Abstract

The growing prominence of social media in the coverage of criminal proceedings has increased public scrutiny of justice operators, resulting in scenarios of high media exposure. This article analyzes the perception and management of media pressure in judicial decision-making in contrast to the principle of impartiality.
The research methodology is applied, using a qualitative approach through a case study, employing a semi-structured interview conducted with a Peruvian preparatory investigation judge. The study identifies a risk posed by the media when they provide partial information or fail to explain the proceedings in detail, giving rise to false assumptions that affect citizens' trust in the justice system.