The ruling means newspapers can continue to name people charged with a crime
UK media bosses are toasting a 'huge victory' for press freedom after police chiefs ruled that people charged with a crime do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Proposed changes to the College of Policing’s guidance for reporting crime were set to say cops in England and Wales no longer “should” name those charged with crimes including indecent exposure, domestic violence or child sexual abuse, instead advising that individuals “can be named”. However, the decision has now been U-turned - a move The Society of Editors has welcomed.
Responding, Dawn Alford, executive director of the Society of Editors, said: “The decision by the College of Policing to reject a proposal to grant forces the option or whether or not to name an individual upon charge is a huge victory for press freedom. Open justice remains one of the fundamental cornerstones of our democracy and media reporting not only keeps communities safe, but it also helps ensure that offenders are brought to justice.
The college said on Thursday that amendments to the guidance had been proposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office to take account of evolving data protection law. On Friday, the college held a meeting with the ICO to understand its position and outline the importance of transparency, open justice and the ability of the media to get the information they need to do their job.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Kirklees College evacuated as police respond to hoax callLessons are cancelled as police respond to 'malicious communications' at Kirklees College.
Weiterlesen »
Shocking footage shows moment dog attacks police horse in London park as bystanders try to helpShocking footage shows the moment a dog attacks a police horse, biting on to its legs as the horse stumbles about.
Weiterlesen »
Man admits dangerous driving after 140mph police chaseThe police pursuit started after he received a driving ban in court. The 45-year-old then decided to drive his Audi home.
Weiterlesen »
Driver's insurance blooper leads to police grabbing friend's carA driver's insurance blooper led to his friend's car being seized in a police swoop.
Weiterlesen »
Man found dead inside car by police in moorland village is namedEnquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the man's death
Weiterlesen »
As the Met is found to be institutionally misogynistic – can women ever trust the police again?As the Met is found to be institutionally misogynistic – can women ever trust the police again? ➡️
Weiterlesen »