You are quite correct Senoufou that someone could argue successfully that their case has been compromised by publicity. Therefore if no publicity was given prior to a conviction, that is names where withheld, there is more chance of a conviction. As Dick has said he knows someone who's life has been blighted by premature reporting. I too know someone who life was ruined by being named and then being found innocent. The victims, quite rightly, maintain anonymity. This should also be applied to the alleged perpetrator until after a successful conviction.
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