If we truly believed in protecting the innocent and supporting those falsely accused of crimes, should we not be
imposing publication bans on the defendant's name until such time as a guilty verdict is rendered?
He noted that in contexts outside of FIPPA — for example, where courts consider whether to
impose a publication ban on a hearing — the presumption is openness, and the party seeking to limit disclosure or dissemination of information must show how a limitation would serve the public interest.
Not exact matches
The recent decision of Justice Dougald McDermid to
impose a temporary
publication ban in the trial of those accused of murdering Victoria Stafford has caused a considerable furore.
The Attorney General for England and Wales has said that he is considering
imposing liability on Internet Service Providers to enforce
publication bans and to prevent
publication of information that could prejudice a person's right to a fair trial.
Anyone using an electronic device to transmit information from a courtroom has the responsibility to identify and comply with any
publication bans, sealing orders, or other restrictions that have been
imposed either by statute or by court order.