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Closed An accused should have the right to total anonymity until a verdict is passed.

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The legal assumption that a person is innocent until proven guilty is being degraded by a scandal thirsty media, aided by modern communication technology. An accused should therefore be protected through a legal right to total anonymity until a verdict is passed, in order to receive a fair trial.

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