The Law Commission has launched a consultation on contempt laws in England and Wales in the wake of a number of high-profile cases which have seen current legislation challenged by the growing influence of modern media.
The commission – the statutory independent body which keeps the law under review and recommends reform where necessary – is reviewing the existing Contempt of Court Act 1981, which prevents the publication of any material that produces a substantial risk of prejudicing a fair trial.
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