Overview

• The law granted anonymity to suspects of sexual offences until charged, extending 25 years after death.
• Media organizations argued the law criminalized investigative journalism and stifled public interest reporting.
• The court found the law incompatible with European Convention on Human Rights, particularly freedom of expression.
• Critics highlighted the law's potential to jail victims for naming their alleged abusers.
• The ruling is seen as a significant victory for press freedom and public interest journalism.