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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 1998. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 1998.


Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question
Whether they permit judgments of United Kingdom courts to be reported on legal databases in a manner that indicates whether such judgments have been over-ruled or distinguished in subsequent judgments; and, if not, why not. - Includes fact that there are no government restrictions imposed upon the reporting of judgments of United Kingdom courts on legal databases.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
584 c120WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Databases Law Judgements