§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he proposes to introduce legislation to protect the anonymity of victims of rape or attempted rape prior to charges being formally brought; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorMy right hon. Friend is considering urgently whether, without making it harder to catch the offender, it would be possible to bring forward the time at which the anonymity of a victim of rape is protected by law.