Media reporting on child homicide victims: consultation - easy read

Concerns about anonymity

We have also been told that there are good reasons for publishing information about child homicide victims.

It can help the police investigate and solve the crime. It helps them find information and witnesses.

Publishing correct information can help stop rumours about what has happened. Rumours can cause fear and alarm to people, families and communities.

Publishing information can help people to understand how crimes are dealt with. This can give them confidence in the justice system.

Information about a child homicide victim can be shared on social media for a good cause. This includes accessing support, raising awareness, calling for change and fundraising for charities.

Anonymity could stop this from happening.