Hearings
30 Apr 1986 [1987] QB 1; [1986] 3 WLR 365; [1986] 2 All ER 833, CA
19 Feb 1988 [1989] QB 110; [1988] 3 WLR 163; [1988] 2 All ER 906; 87 Cr App R 323, DC
Attorney-General v News Group Newspapers Ltd
Subject Matter
CONTEMPT OF COURT — Pending proceedings — Prejudicing fair trial — Newspaper articles alleging rape of child by doctor — Newspaper encouraging private prosecution — Private prosecution subsequently undertaken with newspaper's financial help — Whether proceedings pending or imminent at time of publication of articles — Whether contempt of court
[1989] QB 110; [1988] 3 WLR 163
CONTEMPT OF COURT — Pending proceedings — “Strict liability rule” — Newspaper intending to publish article covering same ground as earlier articles in different newspaper — Earlier articles subject of libel actions — Trial not due to take place for 10 months — Whether “substantial risk” of serious prejudice to course of justice — Contempt of Court Act 1981, s 2(2)(3)
Commentary
Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Exceptional Cases - Defamation claims at common law
37.37