A juror has become the first person in Britain to be convicted for contempt of court involving the internet, reportedly widely in the press. Meanwhile plenty of libel-related news: a payout for Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, a row between the Argus in Brighton and the local council, and Bahrain complains about coverage in the Independent.
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Media regulation
Phone hacking
Privacy injunctions
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