Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

51.   Restriction on publication of report of proceedings

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    (1)   Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a person shall not publish a report of proceedings under this Act, other than criminal proceedings, except with the leave of the Court.

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    (2)   A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding ten thousand or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.

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    (3)   This section does not limit—

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      (a)     any other enactment relating to the prohibition or regulation of the publication of reports or particulars relating to judicial proceedings; or

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      (b)     the power of the Court to punish for contempt of court.

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    (4)   This section does not apply to the publication of a report that is—

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      (a)     of a bona fide professional or technical nature; or

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      (b)     intended for circulation among members of the legal profession, the medical profession, public officers, police officers, psychologists, marriage counsellors or social workers.