NCTJ Media Law & Regulation Revision Exam Questions And Answers

NCTJ Media Law & Regulation Revision Exam Questions And Answers What are the two types of contempt? (2) 1. Common Law contempt; 2. Strict Liability contempt What can be considered Common Law contempt? Publishing material which creates a substantial risk of serious prejudice to legal proceedings which are imminent or pending. Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:11 / 0:15 Full screen What does the Criminal Justice Act 1925 prevent? Court sketches or portraits made in courtroom. What must be proved under Common Law contempt if material is published that can be seen to create a substantial risk of prejudice? That there was 'intent' to create such risk. What does the Strict Liability Rule say? It is contempt to publish any material which creates a substantial risk of serious prejudice or impediment to active proceedings What is the difference between Common Law contempt and Strict Liability contempt? Under Strict Liability contempt, you do not need to have 'intended' to commit an offence. The fact an offence has been committed is enough to prosecute. What can cause a substantial risk of serious prejudice? (4) (1) Reference to any previous convictions which the suspect or defendant may have (2) Anything that suggests he or she is dishonest in some way. (3) Anything that appears to link the accused directly to the crime (4) Any other suggestion that the accused is guilty