Judge dismisses appeal against gagging order on media over sex offender

The Court of Appeal has described as “unattractive” the fact that an unlawful order gagging the media from naming a convicted sex offender remains in force.

Judge dismisses appeal against gagging order on media over sex offender

The Court of Appeal has described as “unattractive” the fact that an unlawful order gagging the media from naming a convicted sex offender remains in force.

Mr Justice Brian Murray made the comment in a lengthy judgement on an unsuccessful appeal by a number of media firms against an order preventing the identification of a man who admitted sexual assault and attempted defilement of a child.

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