# Contempt of Court Act 1981, Section 5: Discussion of public affairs.


A publication made as or as part of a discussion in good faith of public affairs or other matters of general public interest is not to be treated as a contempt of court under the strict liability rule if the risk of impediment or prejudice to particular legal proceedings is merely incidental to the discussion.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/49/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/contempt-of-court-act-1981/section-5
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