[Arnt]

We have this in Norway as well. The chief of police explained it when someone wanted to change it: "We have a tradition here that the court sentences you, and that's it. When you're done with the court's sentence, you've paid your dues to society." It's a good thing.

And that's also why the newspapers will generally write that "a 27-year old from X" did this and that instead of using a full name. People widely known for a crime by their full name can apply to change their name at some point.