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The government says it will look at recommendations made in a Law Commission report on name and evidence suppression.
Justice Minister Simon Power says the government will take particular note of a clearer test for name suppression.
"There is merit in having tougher standards before people can get name suppression, and in specifying in legislation the grounds on which suppression can be granted," Power says.
"There also needs to be a real discussion around the presumption of temporary name suppression, and around renewal of temporary orders.
"I believe a good case can be made for tightening up the procedure for temporary orders."
However, Power says this needs to be balanced with the right of every defendant to a fair trial.
He says he is also interested in moves to deal with controlling suppressed information on the internet.
"The relationship between the internet and court proceedings is something that needs to be looked at."
