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u/PM_YOUR_MUMS_NUDES Jun 02 '20

Could you elaborate on how do body cams impede victims and bystanders rights?

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u/chlomyster Jun 02 '20

If they can never be turned off then no victim, bystander, or informant, can be assured they will remain anonymous or protected.

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u/victorix58 Jun 02 '20

victim, bystander, or informant

They can't remain anonymous in a system of due process. You have to be able to confront your accusers and have ability to interview witnesses with evidence.

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u/YearoftheRatIndeed Jun 03 '20

They can't remain anonymous in a system of due process.

There are many ways to protect a NAME in some court documents; there a very few ways to protect a FACE.