Changes made to rape anonymity
source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/plan-to-protect-anonymity-of-rape-accused-wate...
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"At the time the measure was revealed, Government sources suggested anonymity would only be lifted after a defendant had been through the courts and convicted. But speaking at his first Prime Minister's Questions yesterday, Mr Cameron suggested the new rules may only hide the identity of defendants until they were formally charged."-Independent
Women groups are concerned over the proposed plans to grant anonymity to defendants in rape cases. In yesterdays PMQ's, Harriet Harman presented the case against the plans because defendant anonymity would prevent any other rape victims from coming forward in court cases and it would cause juries to not believe the rape victim.
It sounds like from the article, the proposals for anonymity between arrest and charge will go forward for examination and debate in the House.
Women groups are concerned over the proposed plans to grant anonymity to defendants in rape cases. In yesterdays PMQ's, Harriet Harman presented the case against the plans because defendant anonymity would prevent any other rape victims from coming forward in court cases and it would cause juries to not believe the rape victim.
It sounds like from the article, the proposals for anonymity between arrest and charge will go forward for examination and debate in the House.
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