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...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mark Pearson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pacific Media Centre 2008-04-01
Series:Pacific Journalism Review
Subjects:
Online Access:https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/pacific-journalism-review/article/view/923