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Should the press stop naming convicted killers to deny them notoriety?

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GoneWithTHeWindJammers · 14/07/2026 22:13

Should the press stop naming the likes of the Southport killer and whoever has murdered Ann Widdecombe? That way they get no notoriety, just what they deserve, obscurity and a life sentence.

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Happyapplesanspears · 14/07/2026 22:16

No it’s important to name people, could help discover other crimes they have committed.

Cheesecake53 · 15/07/2026 15:10

Yes, I wish they would just give general information but not name them.

Backedoffhackedoff · 15/07/2026 15:14

No we have a principle of open
Justice and it’s really important

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