Forum Libel Action

[highlandsflyer]

Bell End is a good Gag.

See?

 

[Neil]

My initial post in this thread was written from the perspective of an intense interest in all matters around the law, and if it is effective shorthand for any good I have actually studied Law.

Then surely you comprehend the sheer futility in much of the use of "super-injunctions" which "The Ken" reasonably fairly called "silly".

Because with access to information and media not merely provided within the boundaries and domain of the English justice system, recent events have shown how truly pointless they can be at providing privacy or secrecy. Not to mention, privileged discussion / disclosure by members of parliament.

Now sure, I understand the judicial argument that merely keeping the subject / details out of the mainstream media in England is a worthy goal - however, I very much suspect that those that sought "super-injunctions" that were "busted" by various means, probably aren't fully buying that.

I suspect the "Barbara Streisand effect" has been in full swing quite a few times, recently.

The answer isn't to censor the medium - that's a tide that won't be held back by any modern day, King-Canute-like legislation - nor to expect judicial compliance - because one of the main countries that would likely expose such details would have no place in such trivial assail against free speech, even if compliance could be obtained from other countries.

Prior restraint has bigger implications than simply the reputation and privacy of the privileged.

And even that would be getting ahead of ourselves. I very much suspect there isn't comprehensive support in the judiciary for them as is - it seems only a few judges give them their full support.

Whether many of the rich and famous have, over time, engaged in something of a Faustian pact with the media, is one thing - but it does bear comment that many of these situations - albeit with hindsight - would have probably been less embarrassing / exposing / damaging / risky if the famous / celebs had been more prudent, dignified and reserved at the outset - or perhaps pragmatic and relevant - rather than being tempted by the devil and what their cheque-book could do to cover it up.

 

[FMJ]

Bell End

When did the conversation turn to Lewis Hamilton?

 

[Neil]

Bell End

When did the conversation turn to Lewis Hamilton?

When the gags went a bit Ali-G?

 

[IDB1]

When the gags went a bit Ali-G?

Somebody gagged Ali G?? Good-o..

 

[sylus]

yup they did....Ali g was last heard to be saying as he was taken away

"Iz it coz I am a formula 1 driver? innit"

 

[big.eck]

yup they did....Ali g was last heard to be saying as he was taken away

"Iz it coz I am a formula 1 driver? innit"

 

[rosstheboss]

Bell End

...is a place in Yorkshire where I went on holiday as a youth