NCJ Number
40763
Journal
Nebraska Law Review Volume: 56 Issue: 2 Dated: (1977) Pages: 227-248
Date Published
1977
Length
22 pages
Annotation
A REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF CASE LAW AND STATUTES RELATING TO TRIAL AND PRETRIAL PUBLICITY IN ENGLAND IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Abstract
AN EXAMINATION OF WHAT MAY BE PUBLISHED DURING A TRIAL IS DISCUSSED THROUGH A HISTORICAL TRACE OF RELEVANT LAW. THE AUTHOR FINDS THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT AFFORDED THE GREATEST BUT NOT COMPLETE PROTECTION. SPECIFIC CASES WHICH INVOLVE PUBLICATIONS INDUCING BIAS AND PREJUDICING ACCURATE DETERMINATION OF FACTS ARE DISCUSSED. THE FACTS OF A CASE MAY BE REPORTED BUT A PUBLICATION SHOULD NEVER PREJUDICE A CASE ISSUE, THE AUTHOR CONCLUDES....TWH