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added to that in North America may not, of itself, much affect the figures in his bank account or his amour-propre, If, however, Mr. Wright, mediately or immediately, is restrained from publishing His work not only in the United Kingdom, which Lord Ackner described as his "best market", but in a number of other countries as well the effect of the interlocutory injunctions imposed by the House of Lords will be enhanced proportionately. Since the restoration of the. injunction granted by Bewley J. can thus significantly protect the Attorney General's continuing interest I would hold that an arguable case for a permanent injunction after trial is made out. I would not, however, expect a permanent injunction to be granted after" trial" in Hong Kong if such relief had been refused after trial in England.
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It does not follow from findings that there is
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a serious question to be tried and that the Attorney-General has a real prospect of securing a permanent injunction after trial that the case for an interlocutory injunction is made
The grant or refusal of such relief raises questions of public policy which cannot wait trial and must immediately be addressed; one of the most important being the gravity of interference, albeit temporary, with the free flow of information and comment to the people of Hong Kong - whether they be Chinese or English readers.
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