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Privacy and reputation of students upheld in anonymisation order
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High Court issues an order to anonymise proceedings in a case involving sensitive allegations made by a student, balancing the right to privacy against the fundamental right to freedom of information. The court declined to hold the proceedings entirely in camera but allowed for certain aspects to be heard privately, as necessary. The original decision to anonymise the case was affirmed, with the court emphasising the protection of reputations and privacy of unrepresented students while maintaining transparency in the administration of justice.
Anonymisation, Pseudonymisation, In camera proceedings, Right to privacy, Freedom of information, Academic regulations, Inherent jurisdiction, Assault allegation, Medical services, Protection of students' reputations, Article 34.1 of the Constitution, Mediation in proceedings, Costs reserved, Liberty to apply to vary order.
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