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When abuse is alleged there is always a victim. If true, the person abused. If not, the accused and their family. #falselyaccusedday 9 Sept #FAD
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FACT Supporting Victims of Unfounded Allegations of Abuse for over Twenty Years. If you have been falsely accused please take a look at our website & ring our Helpline for help and support. Website Helpline 0333 335 5827 email:- support@factuk.org
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RT @EMOJI_uk: Is anyone anywhere doing something to combat false allegations? Yes, Argentina! New blog post:
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The CPS has been criticised both by those who want to see more prosecutions but the first principle of justice is protection of the innocent from wrongful conviction. The CPS needs to be more open and honest with Disclosure and ensure the Police do likewise.
Following a pre-appointment hearing, we have endorsed the appointment of Anthony Rogers as Chief Inspector of HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (@hmcpsi). The HMCPSI has a statutory duty to inspect the operation of @CPSUK and @UKSFO.
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RT @KHarveyProctor: My article in @thetimes: while the case of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears unequivocal, our justice system is…
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RT @we_are_APPEAL: The new head of the CCRC “needs ideally to be someone who can be a full-time appointee and who has the stature and profe…
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@MikeBuchanan11 The Police, the CPS and the courts consistently underestimate the damage caused by false allegations, even when they do not lead to prosecutions of the innocent party. Attempted rape is not treated so lightly.
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Helen Pitcher, head of the CCRC resigns! She claimed that she had been made a scapegoat in the Andrew Malkinson case but the serious issues pointed out by the Westminster Commission are much broader than one case.
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For those that might have been concerned about the delay in progress of the Law Commission's Criminal Appeals Review, we have received reassurance that it is still on track and that a further consultation paper will be published in the early part of this year.
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Amongst all the political cackling about inquiries and grooming gangs, there's one voice of sober realism, at least, in Harvey Proctor's article:
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One of the prime movers in the shocking Carl Beech/Operation Midland case was Tom Watson MP, whose interference and statements ruined lives. He was made a Lord. Why?
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Tuesday was Human Rights Day and we should reflect on what HR means. A declaration of Human Rights isn't something you sign and put in a library. You have to keep working to protect them. In our Justice system, in recent years, we've fallen short.
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600 unpaid carers prosecuted due to DWP failings Broken Justice System vol.24... How many more innocent carers and so many others trying to do good have to suffer before we start fixing it?
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There's been a lot of research into memory, yet most legal professionals have outdated and incorrect beliefs about it which can lead to miscarriages of justice. e.g. Repression of traumatic memories is a myth. Read the latest article on our website.
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The CCRC Under the Spotlight: Multitasking or Mismanaging? ... via @YouTube Is the CCRC's remit too broad? And are there conflicts of interest?
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RT @EmpowerInnocent: FACT News "How the intransigence of the probation system can exacerbate the harm caused to innocent victims of false…
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Understanding Miscarriages of Justice - Conviction Isn't Proof via @YouTube When reporters discuss a person convicted of a crime, they always speak as though their guilt is absolute fact, but we know this is not the case as this excellent short video shows
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Great FACT conference on Saturday, with excellent speakers, @lawrencepatihis in conversation with #KevinFelstead, discussing false and (non-existent) repressed memory; and Claire Anderson from @ABVSolicitors talking about the steps she takes when someone is (falsely) accused.
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FACT Conference. Presentation by Dr. Erin Frey, Asst. Prof., Yale University, researching how people who have suffered major professional setbacks rebuild their careers. She is looking for volunteers to interview. Anyone interested in helping, look at
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FACT AGM and autumn conference today. Some very good speakers to look forward to.
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