Contempt of Court Overview

False (B)

An offence where intent is irrelevant and the effect of the action is assessed.

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<p>Common Law Contempt = Behavior inside or outside court affecting fairness Contempt of Court Act 1981 = Legal framework for contempt by publication Active Proceedings = When criminal cases are ongoing and potentially influenced Strict Liability = Offence judged by the action's effect, irrespective of intent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Publishing prejudicial material after a trial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proceedings were active at the time of publication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Publishing a witness's detailed account after a case becomes active.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Strict Liability = Responsibility without intention Contempt of Court = Disrespecting the authority of the court Summons = Notice to appear in court Prejudice = Preconceived opinion not based on reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Risk the material will reach unprejudiced individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Linking the defendant to the crime before evidence is presented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Publication of a defendant's character references (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The principle that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The right to a fair trial free from undue influence or prejudice, especially from media coverage.

Legal action taken against someone who publishes material that could potentially prejudice or obstruct fair proceedings.

A type of contempt of court primarily related to behavior inside or outside of courtrooms.

Contempt committed by publishing materials that can influence the outcome of a trial.

A legal offense where the intention is irrelevant; the act of publishing is what matters.

Legal proceedings are considered 'active' when they are actively ongoing, from the initial phase to the final verdict.

The potential to cause harm or prejudice to a trial's outcome, including the risk of influencing a jury.

The ability of published material to actually interfere, impede, or obstruct the course of justice.

The power of a publication to seriously harm the fairness or integrity of a trial process.

A formal document issued by a court that authorizes the arrest of a person.

A stage in criminal proceedings where the accused is officially charged and formally informed of the allegations against them.

In Contempt of Court, this refers to the potential harm caused by a publication to the fairness of a court case.

Individuals who are chosen to listen to evidence and decide on the guilt or innocence of the accused.

Individuals who provide evidence or information to the court.

Any information that might unfairly prejudice the jury or influence their judgment.

The court's ability to recover costs from someone who caused a case to be retried due to their actions.

Once a person has admitted guilt or been found guilty of all charges, there is no longer a risk of contempt of court.

Sharing a detailed account of a witness's testimony after a trial has become active can be considered contempt of court.