Seanad debates
Wednesday, 10 December 2003
Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Defamation: Statements.
I welcome the fact that juries will continue to be involved in the process. The awarding of damages is an area that must be examined because the financial deterrent is the best deterrent for the media in terms of complying with regulations and indeed with a press council. Where there are frequent offenders in terms of decisions of the press council and the code of conduct in the area of defamation, a seven day closure would be imposed by the courts, as we did with regard to the pubs, perhaps on application of the press council.
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