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More details of UK crime suspects may be released to stop misinformation

The Guardian - Media · Caroline Davies and Michael Savage · last updated

Information such as age and nationality will generally not constitute contempt of court under proposed laws

More information could be published when people are arrested under recommendations put forward in a review of contempt of court laws.

The Law Commission of England and Wales said publishing details such as a suspect’s name, age, nationality, ethnicity, religion or immigration status “will generally not create risk”, however, what can be published depends on the circumstances in any individual case.

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