HC Deb 22 December 1971 vol 828 c344W
47. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether he will introduce legislation to make the sub judice rule, as operated in the House of Commons and by the Press, mandatory upon the broadcasting media.

Mr. Chataway

No. Broadcasters, like newspaper publishers, are already liable to be held in contempt of court for comments on pending proceedings which might tend to interfere with a fair trial.