Sentencing for violence against women and girls
There will be a debate on sentencing for violence against women and girls in Westminster Hall on 1 February 2023 at 14:30. This debate will be led by Cherilyn Mackrory MP.
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Suspect anonymity: Should arrested persons be named by the police? (287 KB , PDF)
Should the identities of arrested suspects be made public by the police before they have been charged with an offence? Some commentators argue that doing so encourages more victims to come forward, while others argue that it can cause irreparable damage to reputations. New guidance was issued by the College of Policing in May 2013 and the Law Commission recently consulted on the issue in relation to contempt of court (but is yet to respond). This note provides an overview of the debate and developments.
Documents to download
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Suspect anonymity: Should arrested persons be named by the police? (287 KB , PDF)
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