The ‘Responsibility’ Of The Media

[sp1814]

There have been calls for those accused of rape to have their names shielded from the public.

In this case (the death of Gaia Pop), what should the media do? Should they report the names of those who have been arrested/interviewed by the police?

As it now looks as if Gaia Pope committed suicide, do those who have had their names published by certain media outlets have a right to feel aggrieved - like those men accused of, but not convicted of rape/sexual assault?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5099941/Gaia-Pope-Three-released-without-charge.html#comments

[Davemano]

^^^Should say destroyed, not disclosed.

[EDDIE51]

^ Yes true but if they actually arrest you they will take your DNA.
If you are a 'person of interest' they will find a way to justify arresting you so that they can get your DNA.

[EDDIE51]

Look here
The records are NOT being destroyed only 'anonymised' they can still get back to the origin of a sample if needed
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8660821/Innocent-peoples-DNA-profiles-wont-be-deleted-after-all-minister-admits.html

[Davemano]

The main point I was making was that you posted with 'authority' that anyone convicted or cautioned for ANY offence can have there DNA taken, which is completely not true.

[New Judge]

"The main point I was making was that you posted with 'authority' that anyone convicted or cautioned for ANY offence can have there DNA taken, which is completely not true."

Of course you're right, dave. The overwhelming majority of drivers convicted of driving offences never see the inside of a nick, let alone have their DNA taken.

[Davemano]

NJ - agree entirely.

[douglas9401]

Indeed, but if there's error to be posted it's as well to have an expert on hand.

[Davemano]

douglas what does that mean?

[douglas9401]

Mr 51 is seldom, if ever, right.

About anything.

[Davemano]

Thanks douglas - just so much assumption.

[naomi24]

Eddie, //Anyone convicted of or cautioned for any offence has their DNA stored permanently. This can be just for a minor motoring offence, so 35 in a 30 limit and your DNA is on record for life. //

Absolute rubbish - but what's new with you?

[youngmafbog]

Eddie went over the top with the example but what he says stays good for anyone taken into custody when innocent, even for minor charges.