NCTJ Essential Media Law Exam Questions And Answers

NCTJ Essential Media Law Exam Questions And Answers Define 'summary proceedings' - ANS Hearings in which magistrates try or sentence defendants What is an 'either way' offense? - ANS Defendants can either be tried in magistrates or crown court What is an 'indictable only' offense? - ANS The most serious crimes which begin in magistrates then the case is 'sent' to crown court What is a 'summary offense'? - ANS The most minor offenses which are dealt with by magistrates. Define 'tort' - ANS A civil wrong for which monetary damages may be awarded. Contempt of court is a 'strict liability' offense. What does this mean? - ANS Media organizations 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? - ANS Section 1 What is strict liability contempt? - ANS 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 organization MEANT to create such a risk-publisher's motives are irrelevant. What is common law contempt? - ANS 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. What does the COCA define 'publication' as? - ANS Any writing, speech, broadcast or any communication addressed to any section of the public including websites. When is a criminal case active? (5) - ANS -When a person has been arrested -When an arrest warrant is issued