Prevent the media from naming alleged sex offenders, unless they are convicted

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What the petition asks

The media publish the names, photos, and other details of alleged sex offenders during their trials. Their future life is ruined regardless of the outcome while the alleged victim gets lifelong anonymity.

We believe this is unfair and the accused's identity should be protected unless convicted.

http://www.ibblaw.co.uk/insights/blog/man-cleared-rape-urges-anonymity-accused (24th March 2017)

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/footballer-ched-evans-cleared-rape-12026611 (14th October 2016)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4909300/Former-student-accused-rape-female-friend-cleared.html (22nd September 2017)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4909872/University-Challenge-student-CLEARED-rape.html (a separate case also from 22nd September 2017)

Timeline

2 Oct 2017	Petition opened for signatures
2 Apr 2018	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 126

Status Closed

Opened 2 Oct 2017

Closed 2 Apr 2018

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