Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Media Blog: Action against superinjunction busters "very viable" ...if Twitter plays ball

Does Twitter count as “the media” with respect to super-injunction laws in England?

Earlier this week, a leading media lawyer told The Media Blog it was "only a matter of time" before the courts attempt to make an example of superinjunction-busters on Twitter, adding it will likely be "sooner rather than later".

Then yesterday that time arrived as the courts ruled that a professional footballer and his legal representation should be able to pursue individuals who have breached the terms of his privacy injunction by revealing his name online.

The Media Blog: Action against superinjunction busters "very viable" ...if Twitter plays ball

No comments:

Post a Comment