The coalition makes welcome U-turn over rape

Men will not be granted anonymity.

The government is denying that it is a U-turn but it is -- and a very welcome one, at that. The surprise (and, frankly, bizarre) plan by the Conservative-Liberal coalition to grant anonymity to men accused of rape in England and Wales has today been reversed.

It may be belated but it is the right decision, and one that, with luck, will bring closure to the controversial issue. The right-wing media have long portrayed some rape victims as liars and yet the ...