Do you think that the defendant in court cases relating to sexual offences, such as rape, should or should not remain anonymous during the trial, with their identity only being revealed if there is a conviction?

Conducted

8 July 2021

3590 GB adults surveyed

Conducted 8 July 2021

YouGov surveyed 3590 GB adults

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Region

Gender

Politics

Age

They should remain anonymous during the trial

62%

They should not remain anonymous during the trial

24%

Don’t know

15%

Conducted 8 July 2021

YouGov surveyed 3590 GB adults

They should remain anonymous during the trial

62%

They should not remain anonymous during the trial

24%

Don’t know

15%

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