David Norris (Independent)

There is something lopsided about this approach. If one opts to seek a declaratory order, one is not entitled to any other kind of compensation. I do not think that is fair. If one gets an order that indicates one has been injured, why should one not have a redress? There is nothing in the Bill to suggest declaratory orders are awarded in cases that are not of sufficient seriousness; they cover everything. One could make the most tremendously inaccurate and dreadful statement about somebody and by seeking a declaratory order, he or she would be cut off from all other avenues of redress. This approach appears to be skewed in favour of newspaper proprietors. That is not fair.