Petition Protection from trial by media

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A law to be introduced to protect people from trial by media.In high profile cases a persons identity and personal details must remain secret until it reaches trial date. A persons right to privacy must be honored to prevent the media frenzy that can give a false image of the person involved. This would prevent the person being able to rebuild their lives if they are released without charge or a case is dropped.

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5 signatures

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Date closed 9 September 2012
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