The purpose of this essay is to raise issues in relation to the media coverage of accused sexual offences in the UK and the on-going debate around defendant anonymity.
To fully understand this topic, knowledge of appropriate law is required “If you are accused of committing a sexual offence in the UK, the consequences can be severe and long term. In contravention of The Sexual Offences Act 2003, sexual offences under UK law are extensive and complex and include; sexual abuse, rape, indecent assault, indecent image charges, and historic sexual offences.