Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 June 1997. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Thursday, 12 June 1997 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

Lord Chancellors Dept

Question: What assessment he has made of the increase in the use by United Kingdom companies of court injunctions as a means of preventing criticism; what guidance he has given the courts on the use of injunctions in such a way; and if he will place a copy of such guidance in the Library.

Answer: Mrs. Clwyd: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what assessment he has made of the increase in the use by United Kingdom companies of court injunctions as a means of preventing criticism; what guidance he has given the courts on the use of injunctions in such a way; and if he will place a copy of such guidance in the Library. [2790] Mr. Hoon: It is for the court in each case to determine whether an injunction would be the appropriate remedy.

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