Proceeding contribution from Maria Eagle (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 8 July 2010. It occurred during Debate on Defendant Anonymity.
Defendant Anonymity
Does the hon. Gentleman understand that one of the reasons why people fear that introducing anonymity for defendants just in rape cases will deter reporting by victims is that he would be singling out that one crime for such treatment? Extending anonymity to defendants in all cases might not have the same impact, but by singling out one particular offence, the hon. Gentleman is in danger of sending a clear signal to victims that they will not be believed.
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- Rape Trials Victims Rights of accused
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