Contempt Of Court Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
When reporting police statements, why gave no proceedings for Contempt been brought in these circumstances?
A
The Attorney General said ( during debate in 1981 Contempt of Court Act)
“The press has nothing to fear from printing in reasoned terms anything which may assist in the apprehension of a wanted man”
2
Q
Qualified Privilege applies to journalists reports on:
A
(Schedule 1, part 1)
Proceedings in parliament
Court reports ( non Contemporaneous)
(Schedule 1 part 2)
Public meetings incl council meetings & statements
Company meetings
Police appeals & statements
Reports must be
Fair & accurate
In the public interest
Made without malice
3
Q
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