The victim of a sex predator has hit out at antiquated police procedures which left her facing her attacker in an identity parade.

The woman said she would have dropped the charges if she had known the set-up and she fears some victims might be tempted to back down or select the wrong man because of the ordeal.

The woman was one of the victims of long-time sex offender Ronald Tucker, 48, who was jailed for three years yesterday for grabbing her breast during a day-long crime spree in Hamilton on February 12 this year.

In March last year, Police said CCTV cameras might be used to stop victims facing their attackers head on and other options included two-way mirrors but legislation might need to be changed.

But the woman said Police had told her that nothing would be done until the new Police station was built.

More than $11 million was set aside in this year's Government budget for the development of the new Hamilton Police Station and Magistrates' Court but it was unclear last night when work will begin.

The victim said: “There has to be a better system in place for lineups. I hope never to have to go through this ordeal again.

“I had no idea it would be so antiquated. I was really shaken up and I was left wishing I had not submitted the complaint, that's how bad I felt.

“How long will women have to go through this?”

She said although Police officers were present at the line-up she didn't feel safe and wondered why Police couldn't find a two-way mirror to put up until the new building was complete.

Sex assault victims could also have their anonymity compromised by the unscreened lineups said the woman.

“Bermuda is a small Island and word gets around.”

Women's Resource Centre Executive Director Penny Dill said plans to update the system had been on the drawing board for ages but nothing had been done.

The Serious Crimes Commission, which looked into the cracks of Bermuda's judicial system, also called for a purpose-built facility after finding the gymnasium the Police use “wholly unsatisfactory”.

Ms Dill said: “It's simple, it isn't rocket science. We would like to see it done as soon as possible.

“We have been saying this for a number of years.”

She said up-to-date photos of suspects with a previous criminal record could be given to victims or a video could be used.