The government has vowed to change the law to allow anonymous witnesses in some court cases after a key Law Lords ruling* effectively halted the practice.
Justice Secretary Jack Straw said there was a real need for some witnesses to have their identities protected.
Mr Straw said the law will be changed "as quickly as possible".
US Judge allows anonymous testimony in hate crime trial: December 8, 2006 A judge decided to shield the identities of witnesses and alleged victims after a witness’s car was smashed while she was testifying.
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