Injunctions and their implications explained

Ms O'Reilly says that in general with injunctions of this nature, "The court has to balance the prejudicial effect of granting or not granting an injunction on the applicant seeking anonymity and their right to privacy versus whether it is in the public interest to publish the details and also protect the freedom of expression and speech of the media". 

Sharmila O’Reilly is also a Solicitor and Programme Leader for the LLM (Solicitors’ Practice/SQE) at the University of Hertfordshire Law School. Her expertise lies in preparing future lawyers, focusing on SQE preparation, legal skills training, and pro bono legal education. Additionally, she is recognised as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, indicating her commitment to excellence in legal education and leadership.