Ms Caroline Counihan:

Deputy Howlin's Bill contains an element of anonymity under section 11. That should definitely stay in and should be added to by an in camera provision. That section does go some way towards safeguarding her privacy. Professor Clare McGlynn makes the point in her critique of the same section that anonymity should begin before charge which would ensure that people would not be deterred but would be encouraged to come forward. The whole criminal justice process, though it has improved in recent years, is still very difficult for victims and survivors of sexual violence. It takes a very long time as well and the delay-----