Section 39: Restriction on publication of report of proceedings.

(1) Where, in the case of any sitting or part of a sitting of a body to which this Part of this Act applies, the press have been admitted thereto, but not otherwise, a fair and accurate report or summary of the proceedings during that sitting or part (including any evidence heard in the course thereof) may be published, but until the award of the Court or tribunal, or the result of the enquiry, has been officially published, no comment shall be published in respect of the proceedings or the evidence.
(2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) of this section shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to a fine of N200.