Why are women's identity protected?

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Just an observation with the Gomeshi trial.
The Government will protect an alleged victim's identity BUT the accused that is INNOCENT until proven guilty does not get the same protection.

Simple example

Woman tells police that Bob Smith attacked and raped her, files the report etc...
Police arrests Bob Smith
Trial proceeds and Bob Smith's name is listed.
He likely loses his job and is now known as Bob the rapist.

Trail proceeds and it is discovered Bob is innocent and the accuser was proven to have lied.
The liar is protected and the real victim is destroyed.

They should change the system to protect both people and only release the name of the accused once they are convicted.

 

[nobbie48]

If you are charged with any crime you are identified unless it exposes the identity of a minor. A Google search will likely bring up your name. Carry your proof of acquittal if you want to cross the border.

 

[Baggsy]

My thought is that with a sex crime, the victim's reputation will be eviscerated by the defense's lawyer.

 

[nobbie48]

My thought is that with a sex crime, the victim's reputation will be eviscerated by the defense's lawyer.

As the OP asks, why isn't the defendant's reputation protected from evisceration by the prosecution?

Out of curiosity, in the rare case of a female being charged is the male victim's name concealed?

 

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As the OP asks, why isn't the defendant's reputation protected from evisceration by the prosecution?

Out of curiosity, in the rare case of a female being charged is the male victim's name concealed?

Exactly!

 

[PLau]

As the OP asks, why isn't the defendant's reputation protected from evisceration by the prosecution?

Cause he has a -D-....




Moving along..

 

[DejaVu]

i guess it's complicated

 

[RockerGuy]

Cause he has a -D-....




Moving along..

That was awesome

 

[nobbie48]

They should change the system to protect both people and only release the name of the accused once they are convicted.

Peyton Manning is facing some allegations of being less than a gentleman. He has not as far as I know, been convicted. How does this affect him and if proven innocent does he get any compensation?

I would guess prior to the allegations his endorsement fees would be worth millions. Existing contracts may have a "No scandal" clause and be cancelled. In that case if he was proven innocent he could at least put a number on the damage and sue, assuming the claimant had any money to cover the millions in lost $$$.

However it would be almost impossible to go after the millions that were never offered because of rumours.

I don't think we need a charity ride to buy him lunch but where do we draw the line on this stuff and protect all of the innocent.

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