V v Associated Newspapers Ltd & Ors

V v Associated Newspapers Ltd & Ors

It is appropriate to continue the injunction until judgment is handed down, as further evidence and representations from the media respondents on public interest and procedural principles are necessary before a final decision can be made.

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Parties
Applicant: V; Respondent: Associated Newspapers Limited; Respondent: Times Newspapers Limited; Respondent: Independent News and Media Limited; Respondent: Telegraph Media Group Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 December 2015
Procedural Posture
Court of Protection / Interlocutory Application for Continuation of Injunction/reporting Restriction
Outcome
Injunction continued pending further evidence and judgment
Legal Topics
Reporting Restrictions, Anonymity Orders, Article 8 ECHR, Public Interest, Court of Protection Procedure
Media Law Family Law Human Rights Reporting Restrictions Anonymity Orders Article 8 ECHR Public Interest Court of Protection Procedure

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Parties

V

Applicant

Associated Newspapers Limited

Respondent

Times Newspapers Limited

Respondent

Independent News and Media Limited

Respondent

Telegraph Media Group Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Court of Protection / Interlocutory Application for Continuation of Injunction/reporting Restriction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to continue an injunction restricting publication of identities in Court of Protection proceedings
  2. 2 Whether Article 8 rights are engaged or sufficient to warrant the injunction
  3. 3 Public interest in the administration of justice and identification of family members

Ratio Decidendi

It is appropriate to continue the injunction until judgment is handed down, as further evidence and representations from the media respondents on public interest and procedural principles are necessary before a final decision can be made.

Court Disposition

Injunction continued pending further evidence and judgment

Orders

  • Injunction/reporting restriction order continued until 4.30pm on the day judgment is handed down
  • Parties to agree timing for provision of additional material