Lewis v Att. Gen. [2014] 1 JLR_Note 1 (15 November 2012)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Application / Interlocutory
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Holding and result
The court has discretion to restrict publication of proceedings where necessary to protect the administration of justice.
Court disposition
Application for restriction on publication considered.
02
Material facts
Parties
Lewis
ApplicantAttorney General
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Application / Interlocutory
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether there should be a restriction on the publication of court proceedings.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Applicant seeks restriction on publication of proceedings.
- Respondent
- Respondent opposes restriction on publication.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Common law principles; Jersey law
Courts may restrict publication of proceedings to protect the administration of justice.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court has discretion to restrict publication of proceedings where necessary to protect the administration of justice.
Court disposition
Application for restriction on publication considered.
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