Courts to notify journalists of reporting restrictions so they can be challenged

Courts to notify journalists of reporting restrictions so they can be challenged

Courts in England and Wales will be required to notify journalists in advance when discretionary reporting restrictions are being considered. The amendment to the Criminal Procedure Rules takes effect on 6 October 2025 and will see the press receive a notification when reporting restrictions are applied for. The change is expected to see an increase in transparency within the media industry, with journalists claiming they have previously been un…

Under a new amendment, English and Welsh courts will have to notify journalists in advance when reporting restrictions are applied for, starting in October

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