Reporting of sentencing comments in newspapers, journals, a periodical or document, wireless, telegraphy or television is subject to the following legislative restrictions:
Evidence Act 2001
| Publication of certain identifying particulars prohibited | s194K |
| Publication of evidence in certain civil cases prohibited | s194L |
| Evidence relating to sexual experience | s194M |
| Prohibited question not to be published | s195 |
Youth Justices Act 1997
| Restrictions of reporting proceedings | s31 |