Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 80820
Trials: Disinformation
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department plans to take to help tackle misinformation in relation to cases which are sub judice.
Answer
Sarah SackmanRules and restrictions on what can be said during ongoing court proceedings are vital to ensure that trials are fair and justice is delivered. However, the Government recognises that social media is putting these long-established rules under strain especi...
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