Rejected petition Justice for the accused...

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At present individuals who are charged with any offence...and please remember that being charged does NOT mean GUILTY....are routinely named and photographed by local/national media. This information is published for all to see and comment on. The Government should change this to allow the accused to remain anonymous until or unless they are found to be guilty of the charges brought against them.

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Date submitted 27 September 2011
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