The press's case for itself is always stronger when applied to matters of public importance.

It raises issues of imperative public importance seen only once in a generation.

It was of public importance that the issue should be resolved because many other cases were 'in the pipeline'.

On issues of public importance, they proved themselves still able to speak out effectively.

This matter includes, among other things, a national legislative issue of public importance.

Certainly it is an issue of the greatest public importance.

Like any issue of public importance, this is being fought out in the media.

Does the case raise a point of law of general public importance?

The larger issue, he said, is that speech about matters of public importance should be encouraged.

Is it never acceptable to intercept personal phone calls, even in cases of clear public importance?