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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Matthew Weaver

Court revokes Northern Ireland law that banned naming of suspected sex offenders

Belfast high court
The high court in Belfast, where Mr Justice Humphreys’ ruling was hailed as a victory for press freedom. Photograph: Radharc Images/Alamy

A Northern Ireland law banning the naming of suspected sex offenders until they are charged has been revoked in a court judgment hailed as a victory for press freedom.

The law, which came into effect last year, granted anonymity for life and 25 years after death to anyone suspected of sexual offences who had not been charged.

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