The defendant had been under 18 at the commencement of proceedings but attained 18 during them. The newspaper was granted leave to refer to him by name upon his becoming 18.
Held: Denying the appeal. The balance between the freedom of the press and the protection of youths had to be maintained properly. Once the purpose of the protection had passed, it should not be applied. The purpose of the legislation was not to protect the interests of young persons after they ceased to be young persons.
Judges:
Brooke LJ, Sullivan J
Citations:
Times 13-Oct-2003, [2003] EWHC 2408 (Admin)
Links:
Statutes:
Children and Young Persons Act 1933 39
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Webster and Others v Ridgeway Foundation School QBD 5-Feb-2010
The claimant had been severely injured when attacked at school. He was a white youth, and his attackers all Asian. The school had a history of inter-racial tension, and he claimed in negligence, and that they had failed to protect his human right . .
Cited – Webster and Others v The Governors of the Ridgeway Foundation School QBD 21-May-2009
The first claimant had been severely beaten as he left school. He and his parents also claimed post traumatic stress. They alleged that the school had been negligent in having allowed racial tensions to develop. The claimant was white, and his . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Criminal Practice, Media, Crime
Updated: 08 June 2022; Ref: scu.187195
