Name and shame doubts

I WONDER whether revealing the name, road of residence and some very personal details of the vulnerable woman committing the offence is a good idea.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Dec 2009, 15:36 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:12 BST

Do you want to encourage more men to queue up at her flat after her release from prison?

I would also be interested to know whether the men participating in this act of public indecency were named and tried, too!

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I have gravest doubts that the practice of 'naming and shaming' contributes to greater public safety '“ I think it rather hinders re-integration of those who have gone astray back into our communities.

Birgit Woolley

Nutbourne Road

Worthing

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