Sunday Times fined for contempt of court

Title

Sunday Times fined for contempt of court

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:48

Description

Report on the fine imposed on the Sunday Times and its editor for contempt of court during the case of a Down Syndrome child whose parents were refusing to allow her to have lifesaving surgery. Editor, Sir John Junor was found guilty by Lord Justice Watkins but says he still believes the content of the article to be true. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Junor

Keywords

Newspapers; Medical ethics; Sunday Times; Ethics; Medical treatment; Editors; Down syndrome; Fines (penalties); Right to life; Contempt of Court Act 1981; John Junor

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