Contempt of court: Juror misconduct and internet publications

Ashworth looks at the Law Commission's report on Contempt of Court (1): Juror Misconduct and Internet Publications (2013) Law Com. No.340. In relation to publications in modern media such as the Internet, Twitter, Facebook, etc, the Law Commission recommends no change to the definition of "...

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Published in:Criminal law review 2014-03 (3), p.169-170
Main Author: Ashworth, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contempt of court
Criminal liability
Criminal sentences
Electronic publishing
Internet
Juries
Jurors
Mass media
Misconduct
Sex crimes
Social networks
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Summary:Ashworth looks at the Law Commission's report on Contempt of Court (1): Juror Misconduct and Internet Publications (2013) Law Com. No.340. In relation to publications in modern media such as the Internet, Twitter, Facebook, etc, the Law Commission recommends no change to the definition of "publication" in s. 2(1) of the Contempt of Court Act 1981, and no definition of whether a communication "is addressed to the public at large or any section of the public," preferring to leave room for the courts to adapt the law to take account of new developments. The report then goes on to consider the criminal liability of jurors for disobeying instructions and using modem media to discover facts and opinions relevant to the case. Here, he also discusses the new sentencing guidelines for sexual offenses.
ISSN:0011-135X