Hearings
England & Wales
04 May 1976 [1977] Fam 58; [1976] 3 WLR 307; [1976] 3 All ER 274, Fam D
14 Oct 1976 [1977] Fam 58; [1976] 3 WLR 813; [1977] 1 All ER 114, CA
In re F (orse A) (A Minor) (Publication of Information)
Subject Matter
CONTEMPT OF COURT — Minor — Wardship — Publication of information in newspapers relating to ward of court — Knowledge or constructive knowledge of wardship “proceedings … in private” not proved — Whether publication of details of “proceedings” — Whether contempt of court — Defence of reasonable care — Administration of Justice Act 1960, ss 11, 12 (1) (a) (4)
[1977] Fam 58; [1976] 3 WLR 307; [1976] 3 All ER 274, Fam D
[1977] Fam 58; [1976] 3 WLR 813; [1977] 1 All ER 114, CA
Appellate History
In re F (orse A) (A Minor) (Publication of Information) [1977] Fam 58; [1976] 3 WLR 307; [1976] 3 All ER 274, Fam D
Decision of Tudor Evans J reversed
In re F (orse A) (A Minor) (Publication of Information) [1977] Fam 58; [1976] 3 WLR 813; [1977] 1 All ER 114, CA
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Contempt of Court in Respect of Criminal Proceedings - Strict Liability: Where the Act Does Not Apply
B14.129