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Trial by Media: Upshot of Suspect's Identification in An Open Justice

The document discusses trial by media and exposing a suspect's identification. It raises questions about how media currently reports on crimes compared to past generations, and how suspects are treated. It asks for thoughts on laws against pre-trial publicity in the Philippines, excluding suspect identification in crime reports, and banning media from revealing suspect identification before and during trials. Potential effects of preventing such exposure are discussed, as well as challenges in legislating and enforcing such a law.

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Trial by Media: Upshot of Suspect's Identification in An Open Justice

The document discusses trial by media and exposing a suspect's identification. It raises questions about how media currently reports on crimes compared to past generations, and how suspects are treated. It asks for thoughts on laws against pre-trial publicity in the Philippines, excluding suspect identification in crime reports, and banning media from revealing suspect identification before and during trials. Potential effects of preventing such exposure are discussed, as well as challenges in legislating and enforcing such a law.

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Trial by Media: Upshot of Suspect’s identification in an open justice

1. What do you think is the difference of media at present compared to the previous generations?

2. How can you describe the Philippine media when it comes to publishing news about crimes and
controversies?

3. How can you describe the media’s treatment to an accused/suspects?

4. What are your thoughts about the current laws against pre-trial publicity in the Philippines?

5. What is your view on excluding any suspect’s identification in reporting the crimes they are
involved in?

6. What is your stand on making a law that would ban media from revealing any suspects
identification before and while on trial?

7. What could be the possible effects of preventing media in exposing suspect’s identification in
their trial?

8. What are the possible challenges in the legislation and implementation of such law and its
possible solutions.

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