And, thirdly, there was a need to look at legal reform to take cognisance of the new reality of instant communication. Irish Chief Justice Lord Denham will present a brief discussion paper on potential guidelines for the use of social media in courts , stating that legal proceedings can be disrupted with contemptuous comments . The regulations may be able to halt the spread of inaccurate online communications about cases and undue influence on jurors , with devices potentially being banned from courtrooms unless legally necessary .
Irish Chief Justice Lord Denham will present a brief discussion paper on potential guidelines for the use of social media in courts , stating that legal proceedings can be disrupted with contemptuous comments . The regulations may be able to halt the spread of inaccurate online communications about cases and undue influence on jurors , with devices potentially being banned from courtrooms unless legally necessary .