A Crown Court judge’s decision to allow naming of a youth appearing before it, was a matter for the judge’s discretion, and was not susceptible to judicial review proceedings. Such orders are analogous to contempt orders, tending to influence the trial.
Citations:
Times 08-Jan-1999, Gazette 03-Feb-1999
Statutes:
Children and Young Persons Act 1933 39(1), Contempt of Court Act 1981 11
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Judicial Review, Media, Children
Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.85615
