Should Murderers be named regardless of their age.

[Jedi boro]

The horrific case of Briana has once again raised the issue of anonymity for “child” murderers.

So should murderers be named once convicted.

 

[newusername]

No.

 

[Jedi boro]

Once they reach 16 though as is the case now they are now adults.

The press have applied to have the named released and the judge is due to rule on this later this month.

 

[TeessideCleveland]

Once they reach 16 though as is the case now they are now adults.

The press have applied to have the named released and the judge is due to rule on this later this month.

But why expose them as adults for crimes committed when they were a child?

 

[atypical_boro]

Once they reach 16 though as is the case now they are now adults.

The press have applied to have the named released and the judge is due to rule on this later this month.

16 or 18?

 

[outoftown]

Is a bit of a false question in the days of social media.
The local community will all know well before any conviction occurs who was involved.
The two girls that tortured and murdered a woman in Hartlepool a few years back, everyone in the town knew within 24hrs at a push.

 

[viv_andersons_nana]

The horrific case of Briana has once again raised the issue of anonymity for “child” murderers.

So should murderers be named once convicted.

No. These people have innocent families who will suffer from their identities and names being reported in the national and international media. And these two today are below 18. We don’t need to know who they are, they’re off the streets and that’s the most important thing.

 

[Norman_Conquest]

A court can determine if it is in the public interest to name a juvenile offender. The decision to lift reporting restrictions is generally made on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as the severity of the crime and the potential impact on the community.

Personally, I don't think we need to know who they are.

 

[B_G]

If you believe rehabilitation should be the primary aim of a custodial sentence then I don't see how naming child murderers is any way beneficial.

 

[Nero]

A court can determine if it is in the public interest to name a juvenile offender. The decision to lift reporting restrictions is generally made on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as the severity of the crime and the potential impact on the community.

Personally, I don't think we need to know who they are.

Exactly.

 

[Chutney]

What exactly is it you want to do with this knowledge?

 

[weemoby]

No, why do we need to know their names?

 

[Chutney]

The press have applied to have the named released and the judge is due to rule on this later this month.

And why would we want the press to be the arbiters of right and wrong?

 

[newyddion]

Murderers can ruin people’s names..

Imagine being born, having a name and then some other Derek Pilchard goes and commit some horrific crimes outing a dark cloud over your good reputation!

 

[1finny]

FMTTM at its best

Those guilty get their just deserts

After that, apart from idle curiosity who gains - It appears no one.
Those who lose - innocent family and friends

If someone does gain lets balance against the latter

 

[Jedi boro]

FMTTM at its best

Those guilty get their just deserts

After that, apart from idle curiosity who gains - It appears no one.
Those who lose - innocent family and friends

If someone does gain lets balance against the latter

I’m asking the question not stating a fact.

I’m raising it because a judge is about to rule on it, it’s a difficult issue.

 

[Fat_Dragon]

It’s virtually impossible to stay anonymous with Social Media about.

 

[wilkos_perm]

No, absolutely not

 

[Muttley]

I almost think there is an argument for never naming murderers again after conviction. Don't give them even notoriety, convict 578424 (killer of victimnamehere)

 

[Jedi boro]

Great point as it’s clear infamy and notoriety is the aim of some