§ 32. Mr. Llewellynasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will consult with the Press Council as a preliminary to introducing legislation in order to protect the identity of victims of blackmail who come forward to give evidence in court proceedings and whose names are withheld by the discretion of the court.
§ Mr. SimonIt is the usual practice for the name of the victim of blackmail not to be disclosed in court or published in the Press, and my right hon. Friend does not think that it would be necessary or appropriate to introduce legislation on the subject.