Anyone seen the news on those accused of rape being given anonymity?

The full article is here but the gist is The coalition Government yesterday pledged to extend the current ban on identifying victims in rape cases to defendants as well.

It would mean only those convicted of rape would ever be named but the controversial move last night split opinion.

I heard a woman on the radio last night absolutely fuming about it. She reckoned it has put the legal system back years and allows rapists to hide in the anonymity. Now, I could be wrong, as often I am, but surely it is a good move? It is not saying convicted rapists are not to be named - just those accused. If they are found guilty they can be named. If they are not guilty then, surely, this new law removes most of the arguments detailed above about false claims ruining peoples lives. Surely people should be protected from the media witch hunts involved when named as a defendent. In fact, I see no reason why a defendent of any crime should be named until proven guilty. Or am I missing something?

On another tack, if the accusation is proved false, can the claimant then be named? Any idea?

Cheers

DeG