Ian Paisley: Law needs to change in rape trials

It is clear now '” more than it has ever been '” that a change to the law is required for rape trials.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Mar 2018, 00:55 BST
Updated 29th Mar 2018, 02:05 BST
The notoriety caused by publicity has a negative impact on the process of justiceThe notoriety caused by publicity has a negative impact on the process of justice
The notoriety caused by publicity has a negative impact on the process of justice

No party should be identified in advance of the verdict and only then when there is a guilty verdict.

The notoriety caused by such publicity has a negative impact on the process of justice and lasting consequences for those involved.

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I understand those who say that publicity can bring about more evidence especially in predictor cases but I believe that publicity after a guilty verdict can have the same effect.

I will be raising this matter in Parliament.

Ian Paisley, North Antrim MP