Petition · Ministry of Justice
Grant anonymity to individuals accused of sexual assault until a guilty verdict
Open for signatures
22 signatures
What the petition asks
Automatically grant anonymity to individuals accused of rape or sexual assault, which prevents them from being named publicly, until a court reaches a guilty verdict.
This could help protect the reputation and privacy of those who may be innocent, and will result in individuals only being named until they are found guilty in a court of law.
Timeline
| 11 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
22
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
11 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.