Almost Canadian

This article shows what the chairperson of the Bar Council of England and Wales had to say about it: Huffing Post

There are arguments for both positions.

montreal mike

http://content.met.police.uk/Article.../1400012764357

It is against the law for newspapers or television to use your name or give details that would make it clear who you are.

If you are worried about your own or your family's safety, ask the police how we can help you.

ok this anonymity issue is now settled in my mind

but there is no mention that i can see of what to expect once the trial is over

montreal mike

thanks

most enlightening

Dashie

Mike, if you don't want to read the whole thread, I would suggest you just read the last page. Hopefully it will clear up some of the reasons why a victim of sexual assault might want to retain their anonymity. I think what I've written in those posts is very clear.

Almost Canadian

I can understand why people would wish to retain their anonymity for all manner of things. Whether it can be justified is a very different issue.

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