Magazine accused of Lawrence trial breach

A MAGAZINE is being prosecuted for potentially putting the Stephen Lawrence trial in danger of collapse.

The Spectator is accused of breaching a court order preventing prejudicial material being published before jurors reached verdicts.

An article written by Rod Liddle called defendants Gary Dobson and David Norris “disgusting racists” during the Old Bailey trial.

Mr Justice Treacy said the article breached three specific sections of the contempt order placed on the case by the Lord Chief Justice. He referred the magazine to the Attorney General for contempt of court.

The Crown Prosecution Service said yesterday the magazine would be prosecuted for breaching a court order.