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Former political figure loses name suppression after conviction for sexual abuse of teenage boys

Summarised by Centrist

A former political figure convicted of sexually abusing teenage boys has lost his bid for name suppression but will appeal the decision. Crown prosecutor Rebekah Thompson argued, “There is a genuine public interest in knowing the identity of someone convicted.” Despite the ruling, the man’s name remains suppressed until his appeal is heard. The man is set to be sentenced in November.

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