"Many Photos" - Suspected sex offenders should remain anonymous until charged, says minister

SUSPECTS accused of sex offences and other serious crimes should remain anonymous until charged, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says.

But the rule should apply only if someone has a ­reputation to protect, he said.

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says suspects accused of sex crimes should remain anonymous until charged

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Mr Buckland told The Times: “Let’s say you are a reputable businessperson accused of fraud. Your good name is going to be undermined by this mere accusation. That might be a meritorious case for anonymity.

“Let’s say you are a person with a list of previous ­convictions. You’ve committed offences. Intelligence suggests other victims may come ­forward. Is that a case where anonymity should be automatic?

“It would be wrong to single out particular types of offence that could attract anonymity. That is misconceived.”

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DJ Paul Gambaccini, arrested but never charged in a 2013 sex offences probe, welcomed Mr Buckland’s comments.

But Chris Henley, of the Criminal Bar Association, warned: “The law must be applied equally.

“The powerful should never hide behind money and apparent status.”

DJ Paul Gambaccini welcomed Mr Buckland’s comments

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