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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew George

Police reject rules changes which would have kept names of suspects secret

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The College of Policing has said people charged with a crime should have no reasonable expectation of privacy.

Its statement came after media bosses raised concerns following proposed changes to the college’s guidance which stated forces across 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”.

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