The papers were quoting the judge. At that level quotes are sacrosanct. His turn of phrase probably means that, like Sonia, Nina has not changed any documentation but he is respecting her indicate wish on the the name to be used anyway.
There is background we don't know in this case, obviously. Like the grounds upon which Sonia's family requested that her identity not be revealed at all, at the first hearing. And like the reasons that the family had for the information on Sonia's preference on how her identity should be described, which was then released by the Transport Police (and it wasn't transgender or transsexual).
As a solicitor, Sonia knew she could change her name anytime, for no cost. We don't know why she didn't, but she must have known the possible consequences.
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Re: Also
Date: 2010-12-04 09:27 am (UTC)There is background we don't know in this case, obviously. Like the grounds upon which Sonia's family requested that her identity not be revealed at all, at the first hearing. And like the reasons that the family had for the information on Sonia's preference on how her identity should be described, which was then released by the Transport Police (and it wasn't transgender or transsexual).
As a solicitor, Sonia knew she could change her name anytime, for no cost. We don't know why she didn't, but she must have known the possible consequences.
But about Nina we know nothing.