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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan McCambridge

Public excluded from serious sexual offences trials in N Ireland under new laws

PA Wire

The public is being banned from attending serious sexual offences trials in Northern Ireland under new laws which have come into force.

Lifelong anonymity for victims of sexual offending will be extended until 25 years after the victim has died and suspects will be given anonymity up to the point of charge.

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