People accused of sex crimes should have their identities protected until they are convicted, says senior lawyerPeople accused of sex crimes should have their identities protected until they are convicted, a senior lawyer has said.Under current legislation, people who claim they have been the victims of sexual offences automatically receive anonymity, but suspects do not.Maura McGowan, chairwoman of the Bar Council, believes the law should be changed because allegations of a sexual nature "carry such a stigma"."Until they they have been proven to have done something as awful as this – I ... Read More