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Posted by Tony Flynn on 10th June 2010 at 12:35 PM Barbara Keeley MP tells Government to rethink proposals for anonymity for rape defendants
Worsley and Eccles South MP Barbara Keeley has called on the Government to rethink their proposal to give anonymity to rape defendants, arguing that it will deter other victims of rape from coming forward and sends a message that victims of rape are not to be believed. The Government came under heavy criticism earlier this week by Labour MPs during an adjournment debate in Westminster.
“The Government should abandon their plans to change the rules for prosecuting rape cases by granting anonymity to rape defendants. The reality is that it is often only after many rapes that a defendant is finally brought to court and it is only when previous victims see the name and details of the defendant that they too find the courage to come forward.
“The Government needs to explain why only rape defendants are to be granted anonymity under their proposal and not those accused of other crimes. To make only rape defendants anonymous sends a message to a jury that rape victims are not to be believed. It also says to a woman who has been raped and brave enough to come forward – we don’t believe you.
“Great progress was made under the last Labour government on bringing more rapists to justice. This ill-conceived proposal from the new Government will turn the clock back thirty years.”
Source: Barbara Keeley's Press Office.
 Comment by Guest 31st July 2010
i am a male who was abused both physicaly and sexualy by a women when i was 5yr old.again by a female.women do sexually abuse young boys and males as well. |
Comment by Guest 12th June 2010
What a stupid idea, what kind of justice is this for a man wrongly accused? It's frightening to think this woman is in parliament, but then she was the assistant to Harriet Harman who wants to force us to accept a Cabinet with 50% women regardless of their ability. Thank goodness they're not running things anymore! |
Comment by Guest 11th June 2010
Keeley as per the norm is talking utter nonsence!. She gives an extreme example to justify her stance. The fact of the matter is that the majority of people accused of rape are not convicted by the Courts. If the accuser can remain anon, then why not the accused? If someone is convicted then fine; name and shame, but for the innocent why should their lives be blighted by someone who has made a false allegation who can simply walk away with their name intact? |
Comment by Guest 11th June 2010
She is wrong, many innocent men have been accused and then found innocent,but having had their names published,are marked for life,if found guilty,yes, publish the names,until then do not destroy their lives. |
Comment by Guest 10th June 2010
Err, what?, did you not realise that Salford has only Labour MP's, also I seem to recall a Labour majority council. As for SalfordOnline being run by the Labour Party, get a grip, do you think that the criticism of Blears, Keeley, and Labour councillors would be allowed to be published?. |
Comment by Guest 10th June 2010
is Salfordonline run by the Labour Party. all we ever see is Labour Councillors or Labour MP's. |
Comment by Guest 10th June 2010
Keeley 4 Blears 2 |
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