Justice

Is it just to publish the names of people accused of crimes before trial?

For

The public has a right to know and stay safe.

Against

It harms reputations if the person is later proven innocent.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • It is important for transparency that the names of the accused are made public.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • It protects members of the public from secret abductions and trials.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • a false accusation can be just as damaging to the accused as a guilty verdict.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • There have been so many innocent people that have had their lives ruined even when they were found to be innocent
    RedditOriginal language: English
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