The reason for the non-disclosure of the offender's place of residence is most likely to be to protect the identity of victims. If this is the case it would be irresponsible if not illegal for this site to report the story. A judge can make a ruling under the Contempt of Court Act 1981, restricting what can be published to avoid prejudice to justice or to safeguard individuals from harm or intimidation. In criminal proceedings, this can include withholding an offender’s address if identifying it might reveal the location of a victim or expose them to risk.
Such restrictions are not automatic; they are considered on a case-by-case basis. The judge must balance open justice — the principle that court proceedings should be public — against the need to protect vulnerable people. Orders may also be made under the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 or the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.