Adult Defendant Anonymity in Criminal Proceedings

The current position for adult defendants is that the media will generally be able to report the name of a defendant facing a criminal charge. Anonymity will not be granted to defendants on the basis of embarrassment or stigma, harassment or economic loss caused by the publication of their name in criminal proceedings.

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Written by Matt Elkins Solicitor Advocate, (LLB, LLM)

Matt is a Solicitor Advocate and Director of Legisia Legal Services. He specialises exclusively in police record deletion, DBS appeals, and regulatory defence. With over 20 years of experience, he has advised hundreds of professionals and individuals on high-stakes matters affecting careers, reputations, and legal standing. His work focuses on challenging unlawful data retention, safeguarding thresholds, and procedural breaches across UK policing and disclosure systems.

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Written by Matt Elkins Solicitor Advocate, (LLB, LLM)

Matt is a Solicitor Advocate and Director of Legisia Legal Services. He specialises exclusively in police record deletion, DBS appeals, and regulatory defence. With over 20 years of experience, he has advised hundreds of professionals and individuals on high-stakes matters affecting careers, reputations, and legal standing. His work focuses on challenging unlawful data retention, safeguarding thresholds, and procedural breaches across UK policing and disclosure systems.

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