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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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