UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3269
Anonymity of Suspects Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would make it illegal to publicly name someone suspected or accused of a crime before they are officially charged. Instead of their real names being in the news, suspects would be referred to in a way that keeps their identity hidden from the public.
Presented by Sir Christopher Chope.
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The people's count207 votes
54% Aye · 11146% No · 96
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading20 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading28 Oct 2022