Comment from CPU Chairman on Hosking Case

Commenting on the Appeal Court judgement on the Hosking case, the Commonwealth Press Union is particularly pleased at the unanimous approach of the Justices to the granting of interim injunctions on privacy matters to prevent publication.

“News media are often faced with people trying to stop legitimate publication being granted an interim injunction – very often it happens just before dead-line for printing or broadcast,” said CPU New Zealand Chairman Gavin Ellis.

“The judgement of the Appeal Court, which is generally very pleasing, pays particular regard to this issue of prior restraint – one of the key aspects of the CPU’s interest in the case.

“We are delighted that all the judges said that for any breach of privacy interests, the primary remedy is damages and that interim injunctions would be granted in only very rare circumstances,” said Mr Ellis.

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