People to know about, Media Law week 1.

The Lord Chief Justice

Lord Judge

Lord Igor Judge is the current Lord Chief Justice and has been so since October 2008. Lord Judge represents the views of the judiciary of England and Wales to Government and Parliament. He is responsible for the judiciary of England and Wales' welfare, guidance and training and also oversees the assignment of judges into courts in these areas.

The Lord Chief Justice gives his judgement on appeal cases deemed important, and, along with the Lord Chancellor, oversees the office of Judicial Complaints. It is no doubt that Judge has an almost overwhelming array of tasks to consider. So much so that he may be at risk of being attacked for his views.

In May of this year, Lord Judge was said to have 'allowed himself to be labelled 'enemy of free speech'' when he contradicted himself by stating that 'Modern technology is out of control, anybody can put anything on it', despite the fact that he had previously stated that  ‘people who, in effect, peddle lies about others by using modern technology may one day be brought under control.’. Joshua Rozenberg, who wrote the article in the Law Society Gazette, felt that 'Judge allowed himself to be portrayed as someone with a personal interest in restricting freedom of speech.' Bringing us to another unsatisfying halt on the clash between privacy and freedom of speech.

DPP

Director of Public Prosecutions

Kier Starmer

Kier Starmer is known for being one of England's most gifted lawyers and an expert in human rights.

 As the Directer of Public Prosecutions, Starmer is responsible for the prosecutions and legal issues made throughout England and Wales.

Lord Chancellor

Kenneth Clarke

The Lord Chancellor is a senior member of the Government of the United Kingdom and is appointed so by the Sovereign and on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Lord Chancellor is also responsible for the efficient running of the courts. Alongside this role, Clarke is also a member of Parliament.