This is different to how the rules work in the United States, which has quite understandably confused some of our readers on both sides of the pond. Apart from Ronaldo and Henderson, the English Premier League side Manchester City also sent a message of support toHudgson, according to The Guardian. That is why news stories concerning matters of US law may seem to have far more detail than news stories published in the UK. Or they might comment about whether or not someone facing a trial is guilty or not, which would be a breach of the UKs contempt laws, potentially jeopardising a trial through the publication of prejudicial information. Henderson wished for Hodgson's quick recovery and said he can't wait for him to come over and meet the boys at Old Trafford, adding "I've told them all about you". Before that, the courts consider there is no public interest in knowing what someone is being investigated for or has been arrested over. But it is essential that responsible publishers, including The Athletic, abide by them. That applies not just to those who have been arrested. US laws naturally apply to UK citizens when in the country and vice versa. This is a very good question. 
That often means stories that we publish in the UK that involve the UK legal system are subject to different legal rules. In these instances, we do all we can to protect that right to anonymity. @qatarairways @etihad pic.twitter.com/1rZ0c7ahUd. That is why a 26-year-old Premier League footballer arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of sexual assault, to use a purely hypothetical example, might be described as a footballer in his mid-20s arrested in the Midlands. This is why we report these stories in the way that we do. Ronaldo turned to social media to send a get well soon message to Hodgson and also invited the English striker to one of his games. But because of legal reasons a frustratingly vague explanation, which we will attempt to explain in far more detail below these news stories never include the opportunity to leave a comment. As a responsible publisher, we will always turn comments off on stories where what we can report is restricted, out of respect to the individuals involved. A local man allegedly approached Hodgson at the Perth railway station and stabbed him in the head with a knife from behind. When it is legally permissible for us to do so. I've told them all about you and we're in your corner - we just wish you all the very best," Henderson said. When we are not allowed to identify someone for legal reasons, we take great care not to do so. 
The clearest example of that is coverage of arrests. Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he was nervous before making second Manchester United debut, Wayne Rooney reckons Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to 'still be fab at 40', 'Goal machine' Cristiano Ronaldo reaches new milestone, overtakes Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo's salary at Manchester United revealed; net worth stands at $500m, Cristiano Ronaldo sobs over Man Utd's Champions League defeat after another record, Sidhu Moosewala shooters wanted to flee to Pakistan, were in touch with terrorist: Sources, Oppn issues statement on Sonia Gandhi's ED summon: 'Will intensify fight against vendetta', Cristiano Ronaldo sends wishes to 26-year-old footballer fighting for life in Australia, English footballer willing to eat 'horse poop' to achieve chiselled body like Ronaldo, Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer certain Ronaldo will 'score more goals'. Hewas admitted to the Royal Perth Hospital after the attack, where he is being treated in theICU. That is because being charged is the point in the legal process when the courts have decided there is enough substance to the allegations to warrant linking someone to them. We will also turn comments off on stories that involve a live legal trial. But otherwise, naming an individual before they are charged is legally and ethically irresponsible. They are often incredibly short, for example, and conspicuously light on detail. You do not have to spend long on social media to find people speculating over which individual may or may not have been arrested. According to a statement issued by his parents, Hodgson was rushed to the hospital by his ECU Joondalup colleagues. 
Hodgson was attacked on September 4 at the local train station in Perth. In the US, arrests are a matter of public record. 
But there are still some general, non-identifying details that we can responsibly reveal without identifying someone. This means individuals can be identified from the moment they are arrested. Social media users can also be sued for breaches of privacy, although identifying the person behind the profile is often far more difficult than holding a media company to account. Unhelpfully, there is no list of what is and what is not allowed, which explains why rival news organisations covering the same story can end up with subtly different reports with different details. The reality of football is that it is very difficult for anything to remain confidential, particularly in the era of social media. 
We understand this can be confusing. But there are laws on what we can and cannot report. Otherwise, our reporting could result not just in an invasion of the arrested players privacy, but also in potentially libellous speculation around all other 26-year-old Premier League footballers who frequent Birmingham which would likely be a fairly small number. You'll get through this, I promise. These laws can perhaps seem anachronistic. But anybody who names an individual in relation to a criminal investigation risks breaking the law. "Hi Danny, I just hear about your history and I hope you get well soon. However, they are servingmandatory quarantine period in Australia before they could be allowed to visit their son at the hospital. Other publications may handle stories differently than The Athletic for different reasons. In the United Kingdom, arrested suspects have the right to privacy until the police see fit to charge them. So often you get in touch with us or our writers on social media. After the surgery, Hodgson was placed in a medically induced coma, which doctors say could last months, if not years. It is nothing to do with a different set of editorial standards, instead an entirely different legal framework. The most common is because they are located in a different jurisdiction, so are bound by completely different laws. "Stay strong, stay in there. Hodgson's former Carlisle United teammate Dean Henderson, who now plays for Manchester United, also sent a message of support to the critically injured footballer. But libel, privacy and contempt of court rules are all very different in the US to the UK. At The Athletic, we are fortunate to have a truly international audience, with our readership often split evenly between the UK and the US. I can't wait to get you over to a game and meet the boys. I know how hard you are and you'll be fine. ECU Joondalup has already begun a fundraising campaign to raise money for Hudgson's treatment and help his family. At its most serious, contempt can even lead to an entire trial collapsing. We will come on to that in more detail later. Please I need you help twitter. (Photo: Nicolo Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images), very difficult for anything to remain confidential, particularly in the era of social media. 
News stories about arrests and legal issues are different from the other sorts of articles you will find on The Athletic. It also applies to victims of sexual offences, for example, as well as children involved in court cases. That is because commenters may inadvertently identify people that they shouldnt. This is one of the most commonly asked questions on social media when we publish a story that does not offer our subscribers the opportunity to comment. We never decide not to name an arrested person we are not legally able to. I invite you to come to one of the games in Manchester so get well soon my friend, Take care," Ronaldo was quoted as saying in his video message by Sky Sports. On rare occasions, it is legally OK to name someone before they are charged for example, if they themselves have spoken out about the situation or if their arrest was highly public. 
That is usually when the individual has been charged. Doctors performed emergency surgery on the 25-year-old, but his health deteriorated the next day, requiring him to undergo additional surgeries. We cant always reply to everyone, so we want to explain why we write these stories in the way that we do. And we understand you might have questions. Individuals who are being investigated or who have been arrested almost always have a right to privacy up until the moment they are charged with an offence and this does not only apply to media organisations like The Athletic. Money no object just need 2 seats on a plane. 
Hodgson's parents, who live in the United Kingdom, arrived in Australia to be with their son. Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has offered support to ECU Joondalup player Danny Hodgson, who is at an Australian hospital since surviving an unprovokedattack on September 4. As explained in more detail above, this is not the case in the UK. There are a few different reasons.
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