Coroners and Justice Act 2009: the "witness anonymity" and "investigation anonymity" provisions

David Ormerod; Andrew L.T. Choo; Rachel L. Easter

Coroners and Justice Act 2009: the "witness anonymity" and "investigation anonymity" provisions

David Ormerod
, Andrew L.T. Choo
, Rachel L. Easter

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Abstract

This article offers an analysis of the creation of statutory powers to allow witnesses to give evidence anonymously. The latest provisions are those in the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 replacing the emergency temporary legislation: Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008. Consideration is given to that Act, its legislative history and case law. Examination of the new powers for investigation anonymity orders suggests that these are likely to be of symbolic rather than practical significance.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	368-388
Number of pages	21
Journal	Criminal Law Review
Issue number	5
Publication status	Published - May 2010
Externally published	Yes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Anonymity
Criminal investigations
Witness anonymity orders

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Coroners and Justice Act 2009: the "witness anonymity" and "investigation anonymity" provisions

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