Algas - I was simply posing the question   The names of children, in my opinion, should always be kept out of reports because of the reaction of their peers.   When it comes to adults though I think the question should be asked.  There have been a number of threads in the past on here criticising quite rightly those societies which lay blame and shame on a woman who has been raped or sexually assaulted.   By saying that the names of women involved in such cases should be kept secret aren't we also implying that in our society there is also a level of shame attached to such cases ?:|   Something we should be ashamed of.

It doesn't need to be implied it openly exists, even the victims themselves feel at least partly to blame.

55% of those surveyed said embarrassment would stop them reporting a sexual assault, knowing their name would be made public would considerably reduce the number who do report. .

http://www.thehavens.co.uk/docs/Havens_Wake_Up_To_Rape_Report_Summary.pdf

Some of the comments on the BBC news article on the report include.

Sadly, the main reason my marriage ended was because my then wife couldn't take any responsibility for her attack.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8516519.stm

The question of the defendant's possible anonymity has often been raised and the case of SH. is a good example why it should not happen, I do however think there is an onus on the police to be a little circumspect at the very start of an investigation.

Unfortunately I am sure that there are some cases where the chances of a successful prosecution or even a charge being made are slight but the threat of publicity is sufficient for the suspect to accept a caution and be put on the Sex Offender's Register.

Operation Ore was a prime example where thousands suffered investigations simply because their CC details had been stolen.