Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 108606
Trials: Social Media
Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026
Question
Mark Pritchard
Conservative — The Wrekin
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to amend the Contempt of Court Act 1981 to reflect public comments about trials on social media platforms.
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. The Government recognises that social media is putting these long-established rules under strain, especially in ...
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