The test of whether an order should be made lifting the restriction on the naming of youths in criminal proceedings is whether there are good reasons for naming them. There is no requirement for ‘rare and exceptional’ qualification. Here no direct harm would be caused.
Times 26-Oct-1998
Children and Young Persons Act 1933 39 44
England and Wales
Media, Criminal Practice, Children
Updated: 07 January 2022; Ref: scu.139091