“…stricted. Non-parties have a right of access to the extent, but only to the extent, provided in the rules:” per Sir Donald Nicholls V.-C. in Dobson v. Hastings [1992] Ch. 394, 401–402.…”
“…Dobson v Hastings [1992] Ch 394 concerned contempt proceedings brought against a journalist and her newspaper following publication of articles based on information obtained from an official …”
“…for inspection. This is not without significance because Potter L.J. thought that the comment which he cited of Sir Donald Nicholls V.-C. in Dobson v. Hastings [1992] Ch. 394, 402 when he said “if and when affidavits and other documents are used in open court, their contents will become generally available” should be read restrictiv…”