Roundtable on the end point for anonymity for child victims

Part 2: Scottish Government’s proposed next steps

1. The discussion at the roundtable highlighted a number of factors and different viewpoints that require further, detailed consideration. There was a consensus that the issues involved are complex sensitive, and require all those around the table to work together to find a solution.

2. Informed by research on anonymity in other jurisdictions, representations from people with lived experience and the discussion that took place at the roundtable, we propose the following next steps:

• engagement with families bereaved by crime - both directly and through reference groups - to explore the complexities of, and possible solutions to, the issues raised
• further consideration of options on this issue and how to engage those with an interest, including through a possible public consultation
• work with victim support organisations and media representatives to develop a toolkit to promote trauma-informed reporting of homicides by the news media