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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2022

Anonymity (Arrested Persons) Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill would make it illegal to publicly name or identify someone who has been arrested, unless they are officially charged with a crime. Currently, the media can report someone's name and details after arrest; this bill would prevent that to protect people's privacy and reputation during the investigation stage.

Presented by Lord Paddick.
PrivateLords2nd reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Lords

  • 1st reading4 Jul 2017
  • 2nd reading1 Mar 2019