HL Deb 03 April 1996 vol 571 c47WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action they intend to take in the light of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights of 27th March 1996 in the case of Goodwin v. United Kingdom in relation to the fine of £5,000 imposed upon Mr. Goodwin for contempt of court.

The Lord Chancellor

The court did not award the Applicant any financial compensation, and no action is therefore required.

Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they intend to introduce measures to give effect to the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights of 27th March 1996 in the case of Goodwin v. United Kingdom so as to ensure that Section 10 and Section 14(1) of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 are interpreted by the English courts in accordance with the judgment.

The Lord Chancellor

The Government are still studying the judgment, which does not on the face of it call for United Kingdom law to be amended.