Sky News are now facing contempt of court charges over the way in which they reported about Rachael and Paul Chandler who were held captive by Somalian pirates back in November last year.
There was article in The Guardian on Friday 18th November 2011 that stated Sky News had breached injunctions that prevented any British media from publishing any information about the 'health and welfare' of Paul and Rachael whilst they were kept captive by the Somali Pirates.
It was believed the injunction was decided back in June by the Chandler's solicitor over fears their publicity was putting their lives at risk. Sky News are believed to have breached this injunction on the 14th of November 2011 when Paul and Rachael were finally freed after being held hostage for over a year. The injunction stated that no reporting should be made about the details of their 'health and welfare before they were released or confirmed dead.' It also prohibited reporting of allegations that either of the Chandlers had been shot or were dead; allegations that they were subject to torture or other degrading treatment; allegations that either or both were due to be released from captivity; allegations that any person had paid a ransom to a pirate or any other person in connection with the Chandlers; and any photograph or video of the couple.
A Sky News video of the Chandlers' release published on the broadcasters website on 14 November has been removed. However it is not clear whether this is in connection to the injunction as it is not known in what way Sky breached the injunction.
The attorney general, Dominic Grieve, will apply to bring contempt proceedings against the BSkyB-owned broadcaster at the high court on Monday.
Here are some diary entries from Paul and Rachael's journey sailing before they were captured which you may also find interesting. There are also many images they have uploaded which are really pretty from their trip.
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