Anonymity for sex offence suspects until point of charge under new Northern Ireland laws

Anonymity for sex offence suspects until point of charge under new Northern Ireland laws

Members of the public will also be banned from attending serious sex offences trials under the changes, which follow a review of existing laws.

Public banned from attending serious sexual offences trials in Northern Ireland

The laws, arising from a review by Sir John Gillen, come into force on Thursday

New law in Northern Ireland grants anonymity to sex offence suspects until charged

NI is the first part of UK where those suspected of sexual offences will have anonymity unless charged.

NI public to be excluded from serious sex assault trials under new laws

The changes to the rules also include amendments to the issues surrounding anonymity

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

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