Witness anonymity plans
[22 May 2008]
Witnesses to crimes may receive immediate anonymity when they offer to testify against gangs in court.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is expected to announce this new move in a speech today. She is also thought to be considering widening court powers to restrict the movement of gang members. With the current system, witnesses are unlikely to receive a guarantee of anonymity until close to the beginning of a trial.
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