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Cameron was right. Ultimately, such a directive protects the parties in England and Wales only. Their names can be published in those countries mentioned above, indeed, in many cases they have already been published before the final decision in the English Court.
There is certainly an argument that in this social media age, such directives are not worth it and that their existence and the details they are protecting will become public one way or another.
Thus rendering the super injunction pointless. The answer is that they are available to all. Joe Public? From what we read about in the press, it does appear that super injunctions are, in the main, applied for by the famous to prevent publication of any indiscretion that could discredit them or affect their private lives. There is no doubt that there are ordinary members of the public who obtain them, but it is unlikely that the existence of that injunction, and the information it is protecting will become public.
Because it is doubtful to be of interest to the public. It must also be considered that the fact that the existence of the injunction itself cannot be mentioned, in theory, prevents public interest in the matter from growing.
He attempted to claim damages from The Sun but this was rejected. The case did highlight the inadequacies of the law when dealing with social media platforms but Twitter has subsequently said they will identify users where requested by courts likely through Norwich Pharmacal orders.
Since this case, there has been a noted reduction in the number of orders granted or at least those that have come to the public attention. Do you require an injunction or need to contest one? Alston Asquith has offices in London and Hertfordshire and can arrange a call to provide some initial advice on the steps to take.
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