Statutes To Remember - NCTJ Law questions and answers graded A+

Statutes To Remember - NCTJ LawContempt of Court Act 1981 Section 3 - correct answer A person isn't guilty of contempt of court under strict liability as the publisher of any matter to which that rule appliee if at the time of publication, he does not know and has no reason to know relevant proceedings are active. Contempt of Court Act 1981 Section 4 - correct answer There is no danger of committing contempt of court during court hearings if the report is fair and accurate. Contempt of Court Act 1981 Section 4 (2) - correct answer A judge may order a temporary ban of the reporting of certain evidence, or in the case of mixed pleas may order the postponement of some guilty sentences until the end of the trial. Contempt of Court Act 1981 Section 5 - correct answer The defence used if referring to ongoing court cases during a feature or piece on public affairs as part of a wider debate. Contempt of Court Act 1981 Section 8 - correct answer It is an offence to reveal jury deliberations, including votes cast, opinions raised, arguments made etc. Contempt of Court Act 1981 Section 9 - correct answer Audio recording of court proceedings without permission is prohibited. Contempt of Court Act 1981 Section 10 - correct answer The shield law - no court can order a journalist to revel confidential sources of information except in these circumstances: 1) national security 2) in the interests of justice 3) to prevent disorder or crime Contempt of Court Act 1981 Section 11 - correct answer A court can ban the publication of a name or other info in connection with the proceedings as long as it has first allowed such info to be withheld from