Overview

A superinjunction is a form of injunction under which the media cannot report the existence of said injunction, or its details – in effect, a 'gagging order'.

The latest media storm around the alleged relationship between a married Premier League footballer and an ex-Big Brother contestant is one of several recent injunctions of this type.

It has come under scrutiny in the past few days as a result of social networking site Twitter. However, in a victory for irony, it is now being discussed at length by the media.

Shoosmiths considers the significant role of technology in defamation cases.

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