Template:Sub judice
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 | The topic of this article is subject to ongoing legal proceedings and editors must take care to avoid acting in contempt of court. The publication of material on a case sub judice which could have a tendency to interfere with the administration of justice may be subject to serious penalties. Editors, especially those in the same jurisdiction as the relevant court, should consider any personal legal implications. Please remember that legal information provided on Wikipedia cannot substitute for the advice of a licensed professional. |
Template documentation | Following a 2021 TfD, consensus on whether this template should be used is unclear. It should be used only in situations in which sub judice concerns apply, such as for people involved in legal matters which have been subject to a suppression order. |
Some jurisdictions place limits on out-of-court commentary which may affect ongoing legal proceedings. In the United States, where Wikipedia is hosted, the First Amendment provides some protection, but editors residing in or otherwise accountable to relevant jurisdictions should take care. In addition, Wikipedia's biographies of living persons policy provides for a similar level of care, and is mandatory for all editors.
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{{Sub judice}}
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| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
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| jurisdiction | jurisdiction | no description
| String | optional |
| extra | extra | no description | String | optional |