The Law Commission has produced its eagerly awaited report on juror misconduct and internet publications, following extensive consultation. The Commission had been urgently tasked with considering reform in this area, following a number of high-profile contempt cases involving errant jurors and eager publishers.
The Government has sufficient time to legislate in this area before the next election. A separate report on contempt by publication and contempt in the face of the court will be published next year.
