In light of the relatively large number of cases of criminal investigations against public figures - most of which end with the suspects being found innocent, or are otherwise closed - the Justice Ministry has initiated legislation that will help protect the reputations of those who are \"innocent until proven guilty.\" The law would allow judges to forbid the publication of a suspect\'s name if such publication might hurt his reputation or cause him great damage.
Makor Rishon newspaper reports that Justice Ministry officials say that the preservation of a person\'s good reputation is more important than the public\'s \"right to know.\" At present, judges ban the publication of a suspect\'s name only for reasons of protecting his safety.
Makor Rishon newspaper reports that Justice Ministry officials say that the preservation of a person\'s good reputation is more important than the public\'s \"right to know.\" At present, judges ban the publication of a suspect\'s name only for reasons of protecting his safety.