[Miss Marple]

In Britain (and also in Canada, I believe) once an arrest is made there can be NO discussion of the case in the press or on television. NONE. Ne reports by press members sitting in the courtroom, no interviews with victims or relatives, no speculation by experts, NOTHING.

The next time you hear about a case is when the verdict is rendered.

[ClaireSolt]

Yes, they actually believe in innocent until proved guilty and protect the acused froim trial by public opinion. I'd like to see us stop lionizing every deviant in America by showing their pics all of the time.

[Alia]

Thank you, Miss Marple. I'm still thinking about why and if this is a good or bad thing.

[JLS]

I think the press can discuss a case in the UK after an arrest. I think the crown nor the attorneys can discuss the case.

Remember the defense in this case has essentially not discussed this case other than to assert their clients were not guilty and to discuss the non evidence of the DNA. I do not know to what extent motions to the court are public in the UK, but if they are public, then a defense there could have gotten out all the informatin that has gotten out in this case.