Abuse inquiry turbulence results in reassurance over scope of IICSA
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
Professor Alexis Jay, the Chairwoman of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has sought to steady the investigation after a period of turbulence that saw a former Chairwoman face allegations of racism and a Home Affairs Select Committee hearing take evidence about the management of the inquiry. Responding to claims by former Chair
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Should accused sex offenders have anonymity? Richards & Gambaccini launch campaign
Sunday, 16 October 2016
As Cliff Richard and Paul Gambaccini campaign hard for anonymity for sex offenders starting as from Monday morning, I remind myself how many times this topic has arisen and been debated over the last 21 years that I have been representing the victims of child abuse in various institutions and within the family. Hopefully I
- Published in Peter Garsden's Blog
Leading Child Abuse Lawyer Commends Mandatory Reporting Consultation
Thursday, 13 October 2016
As the deadline for responses to a government consultation on the reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect looms, a leading child abuse lawyer has re-iterated the need for mandatory reporting to be introduced to the UK. Peter Garsden, Head of Abuse Law at Simpson Millar, said that Britain is lagging behind the rest
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Child Abuse Inquiry Rocked By Resignations
Monday, 03 October 2016
Child Abuse Inquiry Child Abuse Inquiry – two of the top lawyers working for the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) have resigned in quick succession. Lead Counsel Ben Emmerson QC and his deputy Elizabeth Prochaska both announced their resignation in a night that rocked the inquiry and raised questions about how the investigation
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