Stephen Brown LJ observed that there is ‘a strict duty of care placed upon those who publish news items relating to trials to ensure that they do not run the risk of interfering with the course of justice.’
Judges:
Stephen Brown LJ
Citations:
(1984) 6 Cr App R (S) 418
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – HM Attorney General v Yaxley-Lennon QBD 9-Jul-2019
Application by Her Majesty’s Attorney General for an order committing the respondent to prison for contempt of court. . .
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Contempt of Court
Updated: 23 July 2022; Ref: scu.640546