Scandalising media freedom: Resurrection of an ancient contempt

The ancient charge of ‘scandalising the court’ (publications aiming at lowering the authority of the court) has had a resurgence in Australia over the past decade, at the very time judges and magistrates have developed an inclination to sue for defamation. The combined effect is to send warning to...

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Main Author: Mark Pearson
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Asia Pacific Network 2008
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/7ba290a2bea04522b326d9b0fc1ebe46
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