Was the 6 year sentence given to Adam Johnson too long or not?
Friday, 25 March 2016
Yesterday at Bradford Crown Court Judge Jonathon Rose imposed a sentence of 6 years imprisonment upon Adam Johnson, the famous Sunderland Football Player for offences of grooming, and sexual activity with a 15 year old girl, who was previously a devoted fan of his. The question is, was the sentence appropriate to the crime? Johnson
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Should the Met Police resign over Operation Midland according to Proctor?
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Harvey Proctor has called for the resignation of several officers from Operation Midland upon being told that no charges will be brought against him. His statement repeats and adds to the press conference that he authored some time ago, which I have blogged about here. The Metropolitan police have also said that Operation Midland has
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Goddard considers next steps in Janner abuse investigation
Thursday, 10 March 2016
The first preliminary hearing held by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) took place yesterday at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. It marks the start of public hearings in the Inquiry’s 13 investigations. Its purpose was to consider the next steps in the investigation into institutional responses to allegations of child
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Will victims of Janner have to give sexual abuse evidence in public? Goddard will decide on Wednesday.
Tuesday, 08 March 2016
The opening Lord Greville Janner hearing of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) (“the Goddard Inquiry”), will open tomorrow and hear arguments about:- Submissions on scope of the investigation; Broadcast of proceedings; Timetable for further hearings and applications for anonymity Applications from those designated as Core Participants. As we act for 10 of the victims
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