can the press print your personal details if you have not been accused of a crime?

Answer 1

we can print whatever is public information. if Joe Schmoe can get it in any records anywhere, I can print it

Answer 2

Yes, if the story is deemed to be in the interest of the public.

The Editor of the newspaper will always make a decision on whether to use personal details based on the relevance of the story, and the proof that what is written is true. For example - if someone is willing to give a quote saying "Mr X robbed me blind on this day and at this time" a paper is justified in printing it, as long as right of reply is given - all attempts to contact Mr X should be made in order to present his side of the story.

A newspaper will not print unless hard evidence is there to back up a story, because no newspaper wants to end up either sued or rapped by the PCC (Press Complaints Commission).

Answer 3

silly of me not to understand the question.
The intrusive press can print whatever they can get away with whether accused of crime or not.
You can speak to someone about you personal details not being used -please create a president and do just that, or take them to court for lacking the decency of asking.
I think you have some recourse.

Answer 4

The press can usually publish any information that is normally available to the public.

Answer 5

Yes. Sometimes they will exercise discretion and sometimes not.
An example: Most newspapers will not publish the name of a person who has been raped, but it's not illegal. Some newspapers will do it.

Answer 6

Yes.

Answer 7

if it's true...