[junetta]

This isn't new. I managed an ID Suite and anything which would be obvious was always covered. I remember sticking plasters on faces, sticking false tashes on nine blokes so that the offender wouldn't stand out. It has to be considered fair and I agree that it always leans towards the criminal's side but there you go.

The solicitor of the defendant is always present and if he doesn't agree with the line up......no parade, no video ID and lack of evidence in court. Therefore, the Police just have to do their best.

Had it been where I worked I'm sure that we would have hired an artist to paint blemishes on the volunteers' faces if the crime had warranted it. Don't laugh, we did worse!!