APRIL 25 — “Scandalising the judiciary” is a form of contempt of court consisting of publication that “lowers the authority of the judiciary” or is “likely to impede the administration of justice.” Its content must be directed either to an individual judge or judges.
“In cases where allegations of corruption are made, public confidence is not placated by prosecuting the party making the allegations; that might be seen as seeking to conceal wrong doing. It is necessary to show that the allegations are false. Usually they are too silly for anyone to believe in their truth, and in those cases it is not necessary to have criminal sanctions to uphold the dignity of the judges.
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