The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1977] AC 699
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS RESPONDENT AND JORDAN APPELLANT
[On appeal from REG. v. STANIFORTH; REG. v. JORDAN]
1976 Feb. 23,
24;
March 24
1976 Oct. 18, 19;
Nov. 17
March 24
1976 Oct. 18, 19;
Nov. 17
Bridge and Shaw L.JJ. and Cantley J. Lord Wilberforce, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Diplock, Lord Kilbrandon and Lord Salmon
Crime
— Obscene libel
— Evidence
— Defence of “public good”
— Expert evidence of psychotherapeutic value of pornography
— Whether admissible
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Obscene Publications Act 1959 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2, c. 66), s. 4