Invasion of privacy

[grahamstuart]

I was recently convicted of a driving charge.
A certain newspaper decided to publicise my address, where I worked and my salary,
I think this is compromising my family safety
Can they get away with this?

[barry1010]

It is perfectly legal. There has been no invasion of privacy, newspapers have the right to report on court proceedings.
Can't see how your family's safety is being compromised.

[New Judge]

Yes, barry is quite right.

Unless the magistrates (or judge) make an order specifically preventing or restricting reporting, proceedings in adult courts can be reported word for word and published by any medium. The proceedings are public and the outcome is in the public domain.

Like barry I cannot see how the safety of your family has been compromised by this. Perhaps you could let us know your views.

[brenda]

The other posts are correct on the facts , but for me , I really fail to see the relevance of your salary to a driving charge.

[barry1010]

So that people can see the size of the fine in relation to income.

[New Judge]

It is not relevant to the charge but is extremely relevant to the sentence.

Fines are based on the defendant�s �relevant weekly income� and this would almost certainly have been mentioned in court. As such it becomes part of the court proceedings and is reportable in the press.

[badnews]

Did you do an innocent person harm? Did you kill someone whilst drink driving? Why would you think the newspaperi was compromising your families safety?