Eddie wrote:
Sorry Sarah. I disagree. As an ASBO is a civil order it
does not come
under that section of the law and you can name ALL
recipients of ASBOs.
Breach of the ASBO however, is a criminal matter
and that is where you
run into trouble.
This is the law as explained in Law in Action on
Radio 4 . I had just listened to it when I posted .
If you go here you can listen to the programme (there
should not be a gap between the two 3's , but I can't
get rid of it)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/law_in_actio
n/427703 3.stm
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I'm afraid my information is correct. Section 39
orders are always placed on youths appearing in
court by magistrates whether the case is criminal or
civil. A newspaper is not allowed to publish any
details of a minor who appears in court when a
section 39 order is in place and has to over turn this
order.
I do know what I'm talking about because I have
personally argued the toss with magistrates on this
matter, and as a senior reporter, have passed three
seperate law exams.
Malc Re In Court and motoring.
The average person caught by a speed camera
does not appear in the In Court column. Only people
who have been taken to court either because they
are speeding excessively, at risk of a ban, or are
appealing the fine, appear in the newspaper.
A person aged 18 or above who appears in court
has no right to anonimity.