Stuart Hall admits sex offenses

[Terpe]

What's coming to?

Stuart Hall ... and now ANOTHER - veteran Corrie Star, Bill Roache - BOTH charged with Indecent Assault and worse!

... Something's fishy!

Yes, Arthur I also wonder what's going on.

Bill Roache recently suggested that there should be anonymity for all sex-related cases until a guilty verdict has been made.
What does everyone else think about this?

Personally if I think about it I have to agree.
These kind of allegations, if unfounded, can ruin lives.
I'd rather see anonymity and without a guilty plea much much harsher sentences if found guilty. Plus court costs and compensation from personal estates.

[grahamw48]

Yes, Arthur I also wonder what's going on.

Bill Roache recently suggested that there should be anonymity for all sex-related cases until a guilty verdict has been made.
What does everyone else think about this?

Personally if I think about it I have to agree.
These kind of allegations, if unfounded, can ruin lives.
I'd rather see anonymity and without a guilty plea much much harsher sentences if found guilty. Plus court costs and compensation from personal estates.

I can't see anything positive in naming either the accused or the victim in such cases.

Yes, name the perpetrator AFTER he/she has been convicted, but as you say, innocent people can have their lives destroyed.