NCTJ - Media Law: Anonymity & Court Restrictions questions and answers 2024

NCTJ - Media Law: Anonymity & Court RestrictionsWhat does Section 47 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 prohibit publication of? - correct answer name address school or any particulars which could lead to the identification of any person under the age of 18 who is accused, alleged/the complainer/victim or witness in criminal proceedings. (age is generally fine to mention) What year was Section 47 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act? - correct answer 1995 Section 46 of the Children & Young Person's Act 1937 - correct answer Applies to civil proceedings and allows the court to make an order prohibiting publication of details calculated to lead to the identification of a person under 17 concerned in proceedings. Adoption - correct answer cases are heard privately unless the court riles otherwise. all docs related to the hearing are kept confidential. What is the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland? - correct answer it was 8 but is now 12 years old. what happens to a child over 12 but under 18 who commits an offence? - correct answer they get sent to a children's panel. but, in more serious cases, a child over 12 may be tried in the Sheriff/High Court. children's hearing (panel) - correct answer journalists have the right to attend children's hearings. panel comprises of 3 volunteer panel members who decide on the right course.