Section 80 — Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988: Restriction of publication of reports of proceedings

80 Restriction of publication of reports of proceedings (1) No person shall publish any report of proceedings under this Act except with the leave of the Court that heard the proceedings. (2) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) of this section commits an offence against this Act and is liable on summary conviction,— (a) In the case of an individual, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or to a fine not exceeding $500: (b) In the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $2,500. (3) Nothing in this section shall limit— (a) The provisions of any other enactment relating to the prohibition or regulation of the publication of reports or particulars relating to judicial proceedings; or (b) The power of any court to punish any contempt of court. (4) Nothing in this section shall apply to the publication of any report in any publication that— (a) Is of a bona fide professional or technical nature; and (b) Is intended for circulation among— (i) Members of the legal or medical professions, officers of the Public Service, psychologists, or social welfare workers; or (ii) Members of any group that is engaged, otherwise than for commercial gain, in the provision of services and facilities for the welfare of persons in relation to whom the Court has jurisdiction in accordance with section 6 or section 25 of this Act.