It will be harder to get name suppression in court under changes announced by the government today.Justice Minister Simon Power said proposals included automatic name suppression for child victims and substantial penalties for breaches.Suppression would b
It will be harder to get name suppression in court under changes announced by the government today.
Justice Minister Simon Power said proposals included automatic name suppression for child victims and substantial penalties for breaches.
Suppression would be allowed when;
* it was needed to ensure a fair trial;
* it would prevent hardship for victims;
* publication of an accused's name would identify a victim whose name was suppressed;
* when it would put someone in danger;
* when naming would create extreme hardship and;
* when publication would impair continuing investigations.
The changes follow a Law Commission report and will be in a bill to be introduced to Parliament before the end of the year.
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