A trial would not be fair if a jury’s decision about a defendant’s guilt or innocence was influenced by material they saw online.
- Senior Lecturer in Law, Leeds Beckett University
A recent House of Commons report suggested that the laws of contempt are not fit for the social media age.
Contempt of court is a serious matter. It shouldn’t be a politicised issue.
Your social media comment may prejudice the outcome of a trial, even if you don’t intend to.
If anything, the past few years have shown us why it should be difficult for a prime minister to call an election at will.
When an investigation is active, the press are subject to legal reporting restrictions.
It is no threat to UK sovereignty and protects vulnerable citizens – so why replace the Human Rights Act?
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