What can I report on while the proceedings are still going?

• The only thing that should be reported is an accurate unbiased account of the actual proceedings in court.
• You should not publish any statements about the accused or the witnesses.
• There is a wide range of laws restricting reporting of particular material even in open tribunals.
• You are legally entitled to report on the following details:

• the identity of the court and the names of the judges;
• the names, addresses and occupations of the parties to the hearing;
• the names, addresses and occupations of the witnesses;
• the ages of the accused and the witnesses;
• the nature of the offence;
• the names of the lawyers engaged in the case;
• the charges made against the accused;
• any arrangements regarding bail; and
• whether legal aid was granted.