Contempt of Court A2

Who must consent for a prosecution for contempt of court?

• The King

• The Prime Minister

• The Attorney General

• The Solicitors Regulation Authority

Which of these situations is outside the 'active period' (Section 2(2))?

• After judgement has been handed down

• Issuing a warrant for arrest

• Issuing a summons to appear in court

• Once the case is listed for trial

Which of these is NOT a factor that can create a substantial risk of serious prejudice?

• Words

• Proximity to trial

• Circulation

• Gestures

True or false? If an appeal is lodged, the 'active period' is reactivated.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which statute governs the law on contempt of court?

• Contemt of Court Act 1981

• Contempt of Court Act 1981

• Contempt of Caught Act 1981

• Contempt of Cough Act 1981

Which case said that a ten-month delay before the trial would not create a substantial enough risk of serious prejudice?

• Woodgate and Bowyer

• AG v English

• AG v News Group Newspapers

• Byrne v Dean

Which Articles do contempt of court proceedings protect and restrict?

• 10&5

• 5&6

• 10&8

• 6&10

What best sums up the Section 5 defence?

• Self defence

• Honest opinion

• Privilege

• Public interest

Section 5 exonerates publications that discuss matters of general public interest in good faith if the risk of prejudice is merely (a)  

Who is the current Attorney General?

• Richard Hermer

• Victoria Prentis

• Boris Johnson

• Paula Vennells