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hoard by a jury. The nature of the case is one which would_
generally render it suitable for jury trial although a decision as to the appropriate mode of trial will have to be taken by the
Attorney General having regard to the particular circumstances of
each case.
Conclusion
21.
If I may then, Sir, sum up the essence of what I have
been saying.
The Administration's proposal is not contrary to
the spirit of the common law as has been alleged. It is designed
to lay down an offence that is workable, without being either
ineffective on the one hand or harsh on the other; and as far as
the press is concerned it represents very much the situation as
The defence which will be available will be fair taken
as a whole. The section is one about which no responsible
before.
journalist needs to be worried.
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