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

[friday]

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

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/828986-r...ameron-reveals

[LS]

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.

[Saffron]

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

[LS]

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.

[bbcradioonedavehoward]

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

[Saffron]

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

[LS]

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

[bbcradioonedavehoward]

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

[LS]

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.

[bbcradioonedavehoward]

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!

[friday]

i just emailed you (as a victim not falsely accused) but obviously meeting an unknown man is not a possibility for me. sorry!

[LS]

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