I believe all names should be suppressed until the person is found "guilty". Why should a potentially innocent person be identified and reputation harmed before the "guilt" is confirmed by a court.
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I believe all names should be suppressed until the person is found "guilty". Why should a potentially innocent person be identified and reputation harmed before the "guilt" is confirmed by a court.
One reason names shouldn't be suppressed.
Take the cases of pedophile priests for example. When it happened to them, the victims felt alone, that they could trust no-one to whom they can tell their story. When the story broke, suddenly more victims came forward, feeling that there is an atmosphere of support for their claims. In other words: there have been always pedophiles, but this has been shushed by society.
When the person is found guilty.Tabloids would go bancrupcy bu who cares. ~;)
When convicted.
I mean so many people are ruined by false sexual allegations which are disproven in a court, but it's too late, everyone thinks they are paedophiles or whatever and they will never get a job in their community again.
Ditto.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDC
BTW, what's the difference between being found guilty and being convicted? I thought they were the same. Pindar, where are you when I need you?
It is usually a 4 step process.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goofball
1) Arrested
2) Charged with a crime
3) Found Guilty, They are usually held until a sennce is passed.
4) Convicted, i.e. Sentence Passed
Note: In some jurisdictions 3/4 are combined
When found guilty. Often the slur of being named as a suspect in a serious crime is just as damaging to a person as actually being convicted. Naming someone before they are found guilty by a jury just leads to that person being found guilty and convicted by the media.
Since trials should always be open to the public, I would have to say when charged.
I think that the trials are important for the public. It's also the responsibility of the state to get a lost conviction published.
Nobody should have to fear the legal process.
I agree with the general sentiment. Theres no reason to drag someone through the mud before they are found guilty.