Public Prosecutions Director Bernard Turner criticised a tabloid newspaper yesterday for revealing the identity of the woman who accused Works and Utilities Minister Bradley Roberts of rape.
Attorneys backed Mr. Turner’s view, but the editor said the action was taken with the consent of the individual in question.
According to Mr. Turner, the decision to publish a document on which the complainant’s name appears was “irresponsible”, as its source was not identified. He said the decision could discourage rape victims from coming forward.
Confidential Source editor, Christopher Lunn said yesterday that the complainant had given her permission for the document to be printed.
Mr. Turner said that the fact that permission had been given should have been made clear in the report.
Source: Paco Nunez, The Tribune
