Paul Gambaccini
The idea people are leaping to falsely accuse men of assault is fundamentally untrue. Our justice system is imbalanced, but against survivors, not suspects, writes WEP's Tabitha Morton
Sir Cliff Richard and DJ Paul Gambaccini have launched a petition demanding anonymity for people suspected of sexual offences. The pair – both of whom were accused of sexual assault and arrested in 2013 before the cases against them were dropped – want suspects to remain nameless until they are charged with an offence. If the petition reaches 100,000 signatures, it will be debated in the Commons.
But campaigners say it could "make it harder for victims to get justice after rape".