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Twitter user in bid to break super-injunctions | Twitter user in bid to break super-injunctions |
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A Twitter user has tried to unmask some celebrities who have obtained super-injunctions to prevent publication of details of their private lives. | A Twitter user has tried to unmask some celebrities who have obtained super-injunctions to prevent publication of details of their private lives. |
The Twitter user claimed to "out" a number of UK public figures, though the tweets appeared to contain errors. | |
Jemima Khan tweeted: "Rumour that I have a super injunction preventing publication of "intimate" photos of me and Jeremy Clarkson. NOT TRUE!" | Jemima Khan tweeted: "Rumour that I have a super injunction preventing publication of "intimate" photos of me and Jeremy Clarkson. NOT TRUE!" |
The tweets will add to concerns over injunctions and non-mainstream media. | The tweets will add to concerns over injunctions and non-mainstream media. |
Some newspapers - and MPs - have attempted to challenge the court orders, suggesting it should be Parliament and not the courts which decide on the introduction of any privacy law. | Some newspapers - and MPs - have attempted to challenge the court orders, suggesting it should be Parliament and not the courts which decide on the introduction of any privacy law. |
Last month, Prime Minister David Cameron said the increasing use of such strict gagging orders made him feel uneasy. | Last month, Prime Minister David Cameron said the increasing use of such strict gagging orders made him feel uneasy. |
A report by a committee set up by the Master of the Rolls will report on their use later this month. | A report by a committee set up by the Master of the Rolls will report on their use later this month. |
BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman said it will have to grapple with the issue of publication online. | BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman said it will have to grapple with the issue of publication online. |
"If it doesn't the super or secret-injunction may no longer be an effective tool in the administration of justice," he said. | "If it doesn't the super or secret-injunction may no longer be an effective tool in the administration of justice," he said. |