Press bid to name Asbo teen ends in failure
Court maintains ban on Argus naming youth – even though it has already identified him
Media law is ever changing and this index will strive to keep you abreast of developments in this complex and important area of journalism.
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Court maintains ban on Argus naming youth – even though it has already identified him
Reporters should challenge orders which can hold up reporting of trials for months
Croydon weekly says no to political party, nine-year-old hailed hero by Scottish judge and more news in brief
Herald wins battle to fully report details of ex-soldier’s murder trial – but has to meet legal costs
Plus: Bursary for journalism student, reporter in ring with female boxer – and more news in brief
Rule 39 gag in publicly-heard civil cases could be more widely used
Silence from media execs as press watchdog and the lawyers get involved
“Public gallery not good enough”, says PA – plus tribunal restrictions change, and more news in brief
Jury’s guilty call nearly went unheard after Contempt of Court ruling
“Public access to judicial review papers must be equivalent to the access granted in private law suits”
Apology due after usher takes notebook to keep a record of journalist’s shorthand
“Magistrates should not be imposing orders willy-nilly” – editor
Contempt laws are still raising interesting questions for the media
Plus: ID of defendant to remain secret, sensitive inquests debate – and more news in brief
Judge decides against referring one of the cases to the Attorney General
Agency boss receives first DA-Notice after captain caught on camera with trousers down