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TOPIC: Scandalising the Court
#190834
Barney

Scandalising the Court 4 Years, 9 Months ago  
This is a contemp law that currently exists in Australia - and primarily affects those commenting/reporting on court cases

It is a crime to criticise a court or a judge there - and, on conviction, a fine or prison sentence may be given.

Abolished in the UK some time ago, it was used in the George Pell case - when some court reporters were accused, and convicted.

Conversations about court matters in Australia are consequently somewhat muted - as walls have ears, and recording devices ubiquitous.


 
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#190836
Barney

Re:Scandalising the Court 4 Years, 9 Months ago  
contempt*
 
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