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  • Cameron: "rape suspects may be indentified after being charged"

    Seems they have taken a step back from anonymity until sentencing.

    http://www.metro.co.uk/news/828986-r...ameron-reveals
    "I dreamt I went to the doctor's and she gave me eight minutes to live. I'd been sitting in the f**king waiting room half an hour." Sarah Kane (4.48 Psychosis)

  • #2
    Not so much a step back as a complete u-turn.

    Oh well, looks I'll be voting Labour again at the first opportunity. So much for thinking this government were a wind of change. They seem to have a whiff of effluent, just like the last.
    First chance I get, I'm leaving. This country stinks.
    Last edited by LS; 24 June 2010, 03:50 PM.

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    • #3
      It's far from ideal but still better than the old "name and shame as soon as someone is arrested" scenario.

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      • #4
        I didn't think anyone actually names a suspect or anyone arrested until they've been charged.
        However, it's the fact CleggCam announced it, then decided to unannounce it. I'd like to do a u-turn on thinking they were a breath of fresh air.
        Effluent, I say, sh1t.

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        • #5
          Rape defendant anonymity

          Hi,

          I am a reporter for BBC Radio One's Newsbeat programme.

          I want to speak to people who have been falsely accused of rape, and who can talk about the impact it's had on their life.

          It's for a radio feature I want to make, looking into the government's plans (or former plans if this talk of a u-turn's true) to bring in anonymity for rape defendants.

          Please email me at dave.howard.01@bbc.co.uk with your details if you're interested in finding out more.

          Best wishes,

          Dave Howard
          BBC Radio One Newsbeat and 1Xtra News

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          • #6
            Dave, can you tell us when/if this article is likely to be broadcast? I know many members would be interested ti listen to it.

            Saffron

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            • #7
              Saffron, he did mention it was for next Thursday, 8th July. Newsbeat is usually 12.45pm and 5.45pm.

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              • #8
                That's right LS - it's to coincide with a debate expected in the Commons on Thursday about the issue of defendant anonymity.

                Though if I can't get the contacts I need in time I may need to hold it for the next time it's in the news.

                I'll try to remember to post when it's about to go to air.

                Many thanks,

                Dave

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                • #9
                  Come on guys, someone here should speak to Dave. I wish I could, but I've been convicted, so it's a different scenario otherwise I'd do it.

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                  • #10
                    Sorry, I should have been clearer...

                    I've now found someone who was falsely accused who's willing to speak to me - I'm still looking for some other elements of the story I'm trying to tell.

                    Thank you for all your help though!

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                    • #11
                      i just emailed you (as a victim not falsely accused) but obviously meeting an unknown man is not a possibility for me. sorry!
                      "I dreamt I went to the doctor's and she gave me eight minutes to live. I'd been sitting in the f**king waiting room half an hour." Sarah Kane (4.48 Psychosis)

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                      • #12
                        Dave, I've just emailed you too, but regarding a more specific aspect of the current legal debate.

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