Assumption: "(Publication) The judgment criticises me, so the court will keep it private to protect me from comment online."
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What People Expect
People expect the court to withhold a judgment because it could lead to criticism on social media.
Court Reality
Worry about possible online comment carries little weight. In a 2024 family court case, the judge noted that the parent did not have to seek out or read any comment, and that identifying anyone in an anonymised judgment is contempt of court.
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The Gap?
"(Publication) The judgment criticises me, so the court will keep it private to protect me from comment online."
Court Reality
Worry about possible online comment carries little weight. In a 2024 family court case, the judge noted that the parent did not have to seek out or read any comment, and that identifying anyone in an anonymised judgment is contempt of court.
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