What are the rules around police giving out a suspect's nationality?

Ministers in England and Wales are pushing for more transparency from police when disclosing suspects' nationalities. While contempt of court laws aim to ensure fair trials, police decisions on what information to release are guided by the College of Policing directives on media relations. Although current guidelines suggest disclosing basic details like name and address once a suspect is charged, they do not specifically address nationality or asylum status. The debate on policing practices and information disclosure intensifies, with the Law Commission also reviewing contempt of court laws.