Justice Veiled: The Bristol Trial and the Limits of Transparency The British public has long demanded greater transparency in matters of crime and justice, as evidenced by recent scandals such as Hillsborough and Jimmy Savile.
So when Judge Macmillan recently imposed a reporting ban on the trial of six men accused of grooming and sexually assaulting teenage girls in Bristol, it was not entirely unexpected.
The prosecution's application for a postponement of all reporting until verdicts were returned was based on concerns that premature disclosure could prejudice the administration of justice.