The first application to put cameras in the court during hearings for suspects in Vancouver's Stanley Cup riot appears to be heading for failure.

Provincial Court Judge Malcolm MacLean said he has concerns about the technology, the costs, the safety of the court and the chilling effect the cameras may have on witnesses.

He says he will deliver his decision on the issue on Monday.

No matter what he decides, MacLean said he doesn't want the sentencing hearing for admitted rioter Ryan Dickinson to be held up on Tuesday.

Greg DelBiggio, Dickinson's lawyer, said there's a perception his client is being singled out at the direction of political officials, including the premier who asked for riot cases to be broadcast.

Dickinson pleaded guilty to participating in the June 15, 2011, riot, and to breach of recognizance related to a previous assault charge.