Goldsmith, has warned newspapers that they must be careful
not to prejudice a future trial with their frenzied
reporting of the allegations:
βIn his guidance to editors Lord Goldsmith said he was
concerned that evidence in the case was not distorted by
"potentially prejudicial reporting", and warned editors not
to allow their staff to approach potential witnesses.
β"Although there have not yet been any arrests, and there
may not be any, if there are to be criminal proceedings ...
editors should not engage in conduct, nor publish material,
including comment, that may create a substantial risk of
serious prejudice to the course of justice in these
prosecutions."β