Arlidge, Eady and Smith on Contempt; Mainwork and Supplement

An essential and authoritative textbook, Arlidge, Eady & Smith on Contempt is the leading authority on the law relating to both civil and criminal contempt, and: Provides a detailed, comprehensive and authoritative discussion of the principles and procedures that make up the law in this area Covers the history of contempt through to the latest developments in practice and procedure Explains how the law of contempt has evolved following the introduction of the Civil Procedure Rules and the Human Rights Act 1998 Offers in-depth coverage of the complete range of case law from the House of Lords, including decisions related to jury secrecy Considers the effect of important changes in the law relating to granting and enforcing injunctions in family cases, and to the protection of journalists' sources Contains extensive coverage of Commonwealth law, in particular that of Canada, New Zealand and Australia Table of contents: History of the law of contempt Contempt of court: the constitutional dimensions The distinction between criminal and civil contempt The statutory regime for strict liability Contempts by publication at common law Court orders affecting the media Court reporting I: restrictions under the 1981 Act Court reporting II: other statutory restrictions Protection of sources Contempt in the face of the court Direct interference with the administration of justice Civil contempt Jurisdiction Sanctions and remedies Practice, procedure and public funding Scotland