NCTJ -Media Law - Terminologies fully solved 2024/2025

NCTJ -Media Law - Terminologies'summary proceedings' - correct answer Hearings in which magistrates try or sentence defendants What is an 'either way' offence? - correct answer Defendants can either be tried in magistrates or crown court What is an 'indictable' offence? - correct answer The most serious crimes which begin in magistrates then the case is 'sent' to crown court What is a 'summary offence'? - correct answer The most minor offences which are dealt with by magistrates. Define 'tort' - correct answer A civil wrong for which damages may be awarded. Contempt of court is a 'strict liability' offence. What does this mean? - correct answer Media organisations can be prosecuted for creating a 'substantial risk of serious prejudice', whether or not they intended to create such a risk. Which section of the COCA 1981 cover strict liability contempt? - correct answer Section 1 What is strict liability contempt? - correct answer Publishing material which creates a substantial risk of serious prejudice or impediment to 'active' proceedings. It does not have to be proven that the media organisation MEANT to create such a risk-publisher's motives are irrelevant. What is common law contempt? - correct answer Material which creates a substantial risk of serious prejudice to legal proceedings which are imminent or pending. Has to be proved that there was an intent to create such a risk. Applies to material published before proceedings become active.