HC Deb 17 March 1986 vol 94 c13W
Mr. Greenway

asked 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. Mellor

My 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.