Magistrates could not restrict and prevent reporting of elements of a court case where publicity might result in financial damage or damage to reputation or goodwill of a defendant. Such circumstances were not special ones to allow this.
Judges:
Neill LJ
Citations:
[1991] 156 JP 433, Times 21-Oct-1991
Cited by:
Cited – Regina v Legal Aid Board ex parte Kaim Todner (a Firm of Solicitors) CA 10-Jun-1998
Limitation on Making of Anonymity Orders
A firm of solicitors sought an order for anonymity in their proceedings against the LAB, saying that being named would damage their interests irrespective of the outcome.
Held: The legal professions have no special part in the law as a party . .
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Magistrates
Updated: 13 May 2022; Ref: scu.200457
