Media Law update: 7 Points that MUST be included when reporting a court case.

These Seven points must be included in any court report, to ensure that your reporting is ACCURATE and FAIR. You must also ensure that it is FAST (published in the next available edition.)

• Name, age, address and occupation of defendant(s)
• Name of Court and Magistrates involved in case
• Name of Solicitors/barristers involved in case
• Charges faced by the defendant
• If bail has been granted/conditions of bail. 
• Date and place to where case is adjourned
• Whether or not legal aid has been granted