Paper persuades judge to allow naming of teenage sex attacker
News editor argued that youth should be named because of the seriousness of the offence
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News editor argued that youth should be named because of the seriousness of the offence
Tony Jaffa and Nigel Hanson from Foot Anstey unravel legal points in fortnightly HTFP column
Ministers are “actively” considering the issue to prevent miscarriage of justice
Tony Jaffa and Nigel Hanson from Foot Anstey give more legal pointers in new HTFP column
Claim some aims of Coroners Bill could be achieved through “greater education of the bereaved”
Journalist persuades magistrates to lift banning order “in public interest”
Journalist argued that Section 39 order should be lifted in public interest
Paper’s intervention “ensured defendants did not escape with anonymity”
Court ban on naming 15-year-old tearaway is overturned after press challenge
Letter from deputy editor helped persuade judge that 14-year-old should be named
Press to be consulted on way forward for new rules
Harsh penalties proposed for breaches of reporting restrictions
New guidelines say media should be listened to and “treated with courtesy”
The National Union of Journalists is fighting top protect reporters’ rights at inquests in response to a new Coroners’ Bill – which could increase reporting restrictions. The Bill could allow a senior coroner to prohibit the publication of the name
NUJ Parliamentary Group takes up fight to protect reporters’ rights
Reporter argued that public has right to know name of car thief who killed