The only defence I can think of for not releasing them is that they are written in code that could destroy people for doing nothing other than having met him and there is no reference key.

E.g Mr X, a1 4d b2

Mr Y, a1 3f b2

A1 means “Straight and unmarried” but 4d means “Totally a Pedo” and 3f means “Will probably call the police if you even hint at it” and b2 is “Drinks heavily, doesnt do drugs”

Now thats a heavy handed example but look at all the conjecture about who “Bubba” is… Now imagine the conspiracy theorists if thats what the lists look like. That all being said even if they dont make them public the fact that they have these files and theres been no arrests is fucking shameful.