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9 Cards in this Set
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What is contempt of court? |
Being disobedient or disrespectful toward a court of law |
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What happened in 1981 for Contempt of Law? |
Harmonisation by statute as Scots common law was different to English |
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When was the Phillimore Committee set up and what was it's purpose? |
1971 To consider whether changes needed to the law |
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What did the Report of the Committee on Contempt of Court say? |
That greater uniformity of approach required |
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What are the two types of Contempt? |
Common Law Contempt Statutory Contempt |
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Of the two types of Contempt, what is common law contempt? |
Covers behavior not included in 1981 act |
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Of the two types of Contempt, what is statutory contempt? |
The contempt of court Act 1981 publication of material likely to seriously impede or prejudice a fair trial |
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How does contempt of court effect media? |
Balance out freedom of press & impartial administration of justice E.g. publication of material may prejudice minds of jurors Pre-judgement - comments prejudical against accused may be contempt |
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What did the contempt of court act 1981 bring in? |
The strict liability rule No intent necessary Applies to all publications Must create substantial risk |
