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The Sunday Standard recently ran an article titled “State gets greenlight to tap private phone calls.” The reported Court of Appeal decision overturning a High Court judgement on phone privacy outraged the public. The Judiciary wrote to The Standard, requesting correction and apology. An explanation of the decision was given.
The Judiciary’s action is unprecedented. Courts do not demand corrections and apologies from the Press for false publications. Is the publication false? Should The Standard publish a correction and apology?
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