The respondent admitted contempt in its article about a man awaiting trial for a notorious murder in Bradford. The court considered the appropriate penalty. The defendant had intended to apply for a stay of the proceedings as an abuse. The paper had printed a more in depth and prejudicial article in the area in which he was to face trial.
Held: The article had disclosed the defendant’s previous convictions, and indeed made false allegations against him, and hinted that he was a terrorist sympathiser, and said that he hated white women. The murder victime was a white policewoman. The trial had had to be moved. The case was a serious contempt, but not as serious as others. A fine of andpound;25,000 was appropriate.
Judges:
Richards LJ, Maddison J
Citations:
[2009] EWHC 1645 (Admin)
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See also – Attorney General v Mirror Group Newspapers Limited 2002
Two Leeds United footballers were on trial for assaulting an Asian student. The newspaper chose to publish an interview with the victim’s father.
Held: The article was a deliberate contempt. a fine of andpound;75,000 was imposed in respect of . .
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Contempt of Court
Updated: 30 July 2022; Ref: scu.347752
