A teacher was murdered, and a person stands trial for this murder.

In English law you cannot write about this in detail :

"The prosecuting barrister, Paul Greaney QC, asked the judge to warn members of the public as well as the media that the boy had a right to a fair trial.

Addressing the court, Greaney said: "This case has understandably generated public concern and public interest in equal measure. The print and broadcast media have reported the case very extensively and prominently and there has been much comment about it online in social media."

He said that as proceedings were active, "any publication which creates a substantial risk that the course of justice in the proceedings will be seriously impeded or prejudiced will be a contempt of court. It should be understood that this applies not only to publications by news organisations but also by users of online social media and bloggers.

"Obvious examples of publications that may create a relevant risk are those dealing with the defendant's history and background, whether medical or otherwise and his relationship with Mrs Maguire or other teachers at the school, or with his parents or other young persons." "

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...s-murder-trial


I am interested in all aspects of freedom of speech, and this seems to be one of the moot points.

Is this denying free speech, or simply fair play?

Are these laws the same in other countries?