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So a classic case of "enforcing laws we don't usually enforce and stretching the law to do so because we don't like you"?
by throwaway0a5e 5y ago
So a classic case of "enforcing laws we don't usually enforce and stretching the law to do so because we don't like you"?
- dpwm 5y agoFrom the decision on the application for permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court [0]: > The applicant describes himself as a “journalist in new media”. Whatever that may involve, it is relevant to distinguish his position from that of the mainstream press, which is regulated, and subject to codes of practice and ethics in a way in which those writing as the applicant does are not. To the extent that the submissions for the applicant make comparisons with other press contempts, and the role of mainstream journalists, this is a factor which should be recognised. [0] https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/docs/default-source/cos-general-docs/pdf-docs-for-opinions/2021hcj3.pdf?sfvrsn=0 https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/docs/default-source/cos-genera...
- croes 5y ago>subject to codes of practice and ethics "The code is more what you'd call 'guidelines' than actual rules"
- TheOtherHobbes 5y agoMeanwhile in the regulated press: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/the-sun-and-daily-mail-fuelling-prejudice-racist-violence-hate-crime-speech-uk-ecri-report-a7351856.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/the-sun-and-d...
- stjohnswarts 5y agoThis is almost certainly the case. The judge in this case most likely is influenced by those who this guy revealed as corrupt. The powers that be do not like for their friends to have a hard time. This judge is most likely in on it.
- raincom 5y agoIn fact, that's how collusion and correction happens in the West. In other words, "discretion" is for sale for the powerful. Prosecution uses discretion to not prosecute the powerful; Judges use discretion to suppress evidence; etc.